Consumers are still spending — but not on furniture
Retail sales rose 5% year over year in July, but home furnishings sales fell 1.2% as consumers continued to spend in other categories WASHINGTON — …
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Gardner White’s next chapter
The family-owned retailer refreshes its brand identity and opens new corporate headquarters BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Michigan-based retailer Gardner White is experiencing one of the …
Storeception: Why retailers keep putting stores inside stores
From Target’s new strategy to Nebraska Furniture Mart’s rotating brand showcases, retailers are turning to store-within-store concepts to drive foot traffic HIGH POINT — Store-within-a-store …
Furniture store sales flat amid broader retail gains
June retail data shows shoppers are still spending — but home furnishings have yet to regain momentum WASHINGTON — While overall U.S. retail and food …
Sundays opens Santa Monica showroom
The Canadian furniture brand now has 2 locations in Southern California SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Vancouver-based Sundays Furniture is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with …
What Arhaus’ new collection says about consumer design preferences
As consumers move beyond minimalism, The Collected Home from Arhaus embraces heritage-inspired designs BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — After years of minimalism and “beigeification,” consumers are …
How City Furniture rebrand marks a new chapter in the company’s history
CEO Andrew Koenig talks about how new categories such kitchens, closets, bath products, and even fitness equipment will create an easier shopping experience for the …
Bed Bath & Beyond acquires Installed Right and SFV Services
How and why this example of vertical integration might be the future of retail MURRAY, Utah — Since filing for bankruptcy in 2023, Bed Bath …
Lessons in longevity from 150-year-old retailer, Hermann’s Furniture
5th-generation owner Jennifer Hermann reflects on her family’s legacy BRENHAM, Texas It isn’t often that a furniture store reaches the milestone of 150 years in …
Article announces US expansion
The digital-first company will open stores in California and Washington in the fall VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Digital-first furniture company Article, based here, recently announced …
