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 …
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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 …
Arhaus delivers record net revenue in 2025
Lifestyle retailer’s performance illustrates the power of its showroom growth and presentation BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — In its latest Q4 and full year 2025 earnings …
Ten out of 10:00 with Chris Andresen, senior vice president, Dutko Government Relations
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews Chris Andresen, who has been involved in lobbying efforts for the home furnishings industry for many years. Now …
Buddy Mac bankruptcy sale still facing hurdles
Former Big Lots becoming an ICE detention center? DALLAS — Although the bankruptcy court here has approved the sale of what’s left of Buddy Mac …
