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Another twist in the Buddy Mac bankruptcy

Rent One on track to acquire 8 stores, active RTO customer agreements DALLAS — I’ve learned a lot covering the bankruptcies of Franchise Group, American …

Ten More with Randi Schachter, Biltrite Furniture-Leather-Mattresses

Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the fourth-generation family member of the Greenfield, Wisconsin, retailer. She discusses the hands-on nature of …

Belfort Furniture sees opportunity for growth with new distribution center

The 260,000-square-foot facility will allow the retailer to expand its in-stock inventory across all price points, enabling faster, more reliable in-home delivery BERRYVILLE, Va. — …

Conn’s bankruptcy case still shows signs of life

Court also OKs settlement between Buddy Mac and Phonix RBS HOUSTON – The 2,170th filing in the Conn’s-Badcock bankruptcy has the Texas comptroller pushing back …

Ten out of 10:00 with Randi Schachter, Biltrite Furniture-Leather-Mattresses

Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the fourth-generation chief marketing officer of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based retailer. Here, she speaks about the company’s decision to …

Court OKs stalking-horse bid for Buddy Mac, buyer for American Signature stores

Hearings make for busy day Wednesday in the 2 bankruptcy courts In contrast to the Franchise Group bankruptcy, U.S. trustees have proven to be champions …

How agentic AI will reshape retail

Research shows 48% of retailers plan to deploy artificial intelligence agents by this year The retail industry, as we know it, is undergoing rapid change. …

Ten out of 10:00 with Ivy Zelman, Zelman & Associates

Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher again visits with one of the country’s top housing analysts who says affordability is a key issue impacting today’s …