A few action items retailers could use to sustain business in today’s soft economic climate
Selling furniture has never been what I would call a walk in the park. For openers, we are a big “ask.” Statistically speaking, home décor is …
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2 important industry events with a common denominator: Andy Counts
Here we are early in June and I’m already consumed by two important upcoming industry events, one in October and one in August. While they …
City Furniture raises $692K for American Heart Association
TAMARAC, Fla. – City Furniture, a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer, fine upholstery manufacturer, and one of America’s top 125 furniture retailers, is proud to …
Walmart targets frugal consumers with new ‘bettergoods’ private-label foods
Does this strategy offer a template for better goods in the furniture segment? In one of my recent columns, I looked at the trend of …
Working together, our industry can look forward to a more stable and prosperous future
IHFRA offers key takeaways from Home Furnishings Association DC Fly-In WASHINGTON — Last week, Steve Allegrezza, executive director at the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, …
ISFD announces Canadian Wood as 1st corporate partner
HIGH POINT — The International Society of Furniture Designers is happy to announce Canadian Wood as their first corporate partner. Created to introduce furniture designers …
In today’s tough market, retailers need to offer hybrid shopping experiences to succeed
Here we are, just about at the halfway mark for 2024, and when I ask my peers how they think our sector is doing, “stuck …
CPSC chair addresses AHFA board during May 14-15 government affairs meeting
WASHINGTON — Alexander Hoehn-Saric, chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, addressed members of the American Home Furnishings Alliance board of directors during the …
Ashley hosts career day for area students
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC hosted a series of Career Day events over the past few months to inspire students about their futures and …
Report shows consumers are optimistic but still dealing with inflation
According to the latest findings from the ConsumerWise group, a consumer concern about inflation dipped slightly from the previous quarter, which helped consumer optimism hit …
