Where is the next generation of retail leaders?
Why mentorship matters more than ever Last week, I attended Las Vegas Market (as I have for three years now), and I was enjoying dinner …
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Ball 4: Brian Kahn’s surprising ventures in professional baseball
Who knew the former FRG CEO owned 3 baseball teams? BROCKTON, Mass. — Pitchers and catchers are about to report for spring training, and for …
Phonix RBS identified as stalking-horse bidder for remaining 37 Buddy Mac stores
WILMINGTON, Del. —The Buddy Mac Holdings bankruptcy is hurtling toward the finish line with Phonix RBS emerging as the stalking-horse bidder for the former Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchisee. The deal for …
Ten out of 10:00 with Betty Monroe, connective engagement coach
In this video interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with Betty Monroe on how the human factor is more important than ever as …
B. Riley sues Kahn, Kahn’s wife and Kahn’s legal team for fraud
Separately, Buddy Mac to sell 9 Missouri stores to National TV & Sales B. Riley has been a busy bee since the calendar’s rollover. The …
Ten out of 10:00 with furniture retail expert Manny Sciberras
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the retail executive who spent 13 years with Art Van, then had a …
ASI bankruptcy’s stain on the entire industry
End consumers can’t understand why they can’t get their furniture WILMINGTON, Del. — A story out of Tampa, Florida, via WFLA TV features a disgruntled …
Ten out of 10:00 with Peter Theran, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the top exec of the furniture retail association about the biggest issues impacting …
Buddy’s Home Furnishings sold … but to whom?
Buddy Mac pressed to liquidate, no auction for American Signature WILMINGTON, Del. — The bankruptcy courts have been super busy since last we reported back …
Ten More with Peter Keith of Piper Sandler
In this followup interview with HNN contributor Mark Schumacher, the managing director and senior research analyst of the investment bank tells the industry what to …
