A chat with marketing guru Lance Hannish on the power of screens
In the latest episode of The Last Word, Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza chats with advertising and marketing guru Lance Hannish. Decades ago, Hannish, co-founding partner at …
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Sales help — or lack of — at office superstore disappoints
Recent experience shows that assistance can help the consumer make the right purchase especially if they plan to spend more HIGH POINT — Furniture retailers …
Ashley Furniture launches Careers Program to boost employee skills, career advancement
ECRU, Miss. — On Jan. 4, Ashley Furniture Industries LLC celebrated its recently launched Careers Program at the company’s Advanced Manufacturing facility in Ecru, Mississippi. The …
Ethan Allen celebrates culture of reinvention at 2023 Virtual Convention
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen recently held its company-wide 2023 Virtual Convention, livestreamed across North America, by celebrating its culture of constant reinvention as America’s …
Is nearshoring the way of the future for furniture?
Over the past few years, one thing has been for certain — the furniture industry remains unpredictable and, at times, can even be classified as …
Storis partners with Adyen for integrated credit card processing
MT. ARLINGTON, N.J. – Storis, a leading provider of retail technology solutions based in New Jersey, has partnered with Adyen for integrated credit card processing. …
King Koil advances sustainability, ESG initiatives
AVONDALE, Ariz. — King Koil, a global leader in the manufacture of quality mattress products, continues to deepen its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts with …
AHFA announces plans for annual Furniture Safety Week
Inaugural event planned for October 2024 HIGH POINT — Starting next October, the American Home Furnishings Alliance will sponsor an annual Furniture Safety Week that …
Musings on the promises of AI and what it can do for us humans
We end the calendar year with a bunch of coal in our stockings: bankruptcies, rising loan rates, diminishing demand for discretionary goods, and the specter …
A genius idea: Martha Stewart-branded health and wellness products for the home
If one can say anything about whole-home dynamo Martha Stewart, it’s that she never met an opportunity she didn’t like, recognize or monetize. No stranger …
