Local newspapers are dying, and independent furniture retailers should care
Friends, countrymen, furniture folks, lend me your ears. There is a dark cloud rising over a growing number of communities throughout the land, and with …
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Universal Furniture, Stanton Rug Co. launch retailer rug program
HIGH POINT – Universal Furniture and Stanton Rug Co. are partnering on a rug program for retailers that features Stanton’s new line of in-stock, pre-sized …
It’s time to talk about business ethics
As someone who writes regularly, I can tell you that some columns are easier to write than others. This is one of those tougher ones …
Dynamics in dining and entertaining at home
Latest installment of Consumer Insights Now addresses the types of furniture people want to spruce up their homes for guests HIGH POINT — With the …
Exploring hurdles faced by female entrepreneurs in the furniture industry and beyond
High inflation, supply shortages and an ever-changing workforce continue to take a toll on business owners across product and service industries. These challenges pose even …
Vanguard Furniture hosts book signing with Andrea Schumacher, Thom Filicia
HIGH POINT – Style leader and custom home furnishings manufacturer Vanguard Furniture will host a special event at High Point Market: Book Signing + Bubbly …
Ashley Furniture, Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation donate more than $226K to support robotics education
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC and the Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation donated more than $226,000 in grants to implement and support robotics education …
Study shows that consumers are sending mixed signals about the economy
If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out where the business is these days and, more importantly, where it may be headed based …
Banana Republic entering furnishings arena in move to remake brand
SAN FRANCISCO – Bucking the strong headwinds at retail, Banana Republic is making a big move into home furnishings. With this move, the chain is …
Latest CIN research offers insights into work-at-home trends
Some 33% of those surveyed said they work from home 5 days a week, followed by 23% who said 3 to 4 days per week …
