We can deal with anything if we live in the moment
All of us have moments, events, situations and personal Noise that weigh on us. Regrets, losses, bad breaks, failures, even the burden of past success, as …
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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 …
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 …
