Ten out of 10:00 with Alex Seaman, co-founder, Furniture.com
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the executive, who discusses recent changes to Furniture.com, which now has 80 retailers and nearly 2 million …
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Taking the evidence wall down: The tragedy of Franchise Group
1 last column explaining in narrative form the saga of FRG-B. Riley-Conn’s-Badcock-Buddy Mac-AF Newco/Phonix RBS A common visual trope in procedural crime dramas, a genre …
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 …
Ten More with Nicole Bergen, Elevate Marketing Research
In this follow-up interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the marketing expert about the $23 trillion spending power of 45- to 60-year-old …
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 …
Ten out of 10:00 with Nicole Bergen, Elevate Marketing Research
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher once again interviews the founder and chief marketing officer of Elevate Marketing Research. Here, Bergen discusses things retailers need …
Is platform ‘enshittification’ Wayfair’s destiny?
Or, alternatively, can the e-commerce leader avoid the plight that plagues all the largest digital platforms we use every day? BOSTON — Exactly a month …
Singapore furniture brand Castlery opening 1st US flagship store in New York
The showroom will debut in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood in May NEW YORK — On May 15, Singaporean furniture brand Castlery will open its first …
Ten out of 10:00 with Ben Haverty, VP Retail Service Group, Colliers
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the commercial real estate expert on issues impacting the home furnishings sector. In Haverty’s words, a key takeaway …
