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 …
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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 …
Jordan’s Furniture off the hook for $50M in customer refunds
Home News Now 125 retailer bet big on its March Madness-themed promotion EAST TAUNTON, Mass. — Back in January, Home News Now 125 retailer Jordan’s …
Cozey expands US retail footprint with Los Angeles pop-up location
The West Coast showroom is key to the Canadian retailer’s global brick-and-mortar push VENICE BEACH, Calif. — After testing the U.S. market with a New …
Meta debuts social commerce tools for retailers at Shoptalk 2026
From shoppable Reels to in-app checkout, Meta is expanding how retailers turn social engagement into sales LAS VEGAS — Keeping up with digital tools is …
Weir’s Furniture to close its doors after nearly 80 years in business
The Dallas-based retailer is shuttering its online and brick-and-mortar operations DALLAS — It’s always a sad day when venerable furniture retailers announce they’re going out …
National Retail Federation forecasts 4.4% growth
Retail sales are expected to grow to $5.6 trillion in 2026 WASHINGTON — Finally, some good news. During the National Retail Federation’s sixth annual State …
