New rule will likely impact independent contractors
If you’ve been in this business for more than five minutes, you already know two things: 1. Change is our only constant. 2. Our sector …
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IHFRA’s John Pinion on the changing role of the independent sales rep
In this latest edition of The Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews John Pinion, chairman of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association. …
Mentoring programs can be a big help in retaining employees
The home furnishings industry is facing a major challenge with its workforce: how to hire, retain and advance employees to keep both retailing and manufacturing …
Culp Home Fashions uses mattress fabric remnants to turn into blankets for the homeless
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Culp Home Fashions, the mattress fabric manufacturing division of Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) conducted its first …
Citi Retail Services selects ChargeAfter as technology provider for Citi Pay products
NEW YORK – ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing announced that Citi Retail Services, one of North America’s largest and most experienced retail payments …
Tapping into the world of AI
Speakers at 2024 FMG Symposium discuss the significance of the technology for retailers and what it could mean for their business LAS VEGAS — As …
Product experience company provides glimpse into the retail industry in 2024
With a new year unfolding, and with all indications that this year may be an uphill climb, everyone is trying to get a handle on …
Optimizing the delivery experience for higher customer satisfaction
Customers have come to expect quick and seamless delivery experiences for everyday purchases, and big and bulky purchases shouldn’t be an exception. Unfortunately, many retailers …
Rugs USA partners with Shaw Industries on made-to-order, custom-sized rug program
CRANBURY, N.J. — Rugs USA, an e-commerce destination for quality rugs, announces the launch of Custom by Rugs USA, a new program offering made-to-order custom-sized …
2023 — the year in furniture recalls
Numbers from CPSC indicate fewer incidents and injuries last year compared to 2022 HIGH POINT — As 2023 came to a close, we took the …
