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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 …

Why and how independent retailers can win

Agility, not scale, is the biggest advantage for independent retailers Second of two parts WILMINGTON, N.C. In my last column, “Is Independent Retail Doomed?” I …

Furniture store sales decline 3.6% from April 2025

WASHINGTON — Furniture and home furnishings stores remained a weak spot in April’s retail landscape, according to advance estimates released Thursday morning by the U.S. …

A tale of 2 furniture retailers

The Q1 results of Arhaus and Bob’s Discount Furniture highlight the growing divide between premium and price-focused consumers BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Two furniture retailers’ …

Williams-Sonoma relaunches Dormify

The retailer’s 10th brand addresses dormitories and compact living environments SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma recently announced the launch of its 10th brand, Dormify. According to …

March retail sales climb 1.7% as gas prices mask softer spending

Census data shows modest 0.6% growth excluding autos and gasoline, with furniture improving month to month but still trailing 2025 WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose …