Industry observers speak out about tariffs
Last week, President Trump made good on a previous promise to slap a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as a means of …
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Postcards from Las Vegas
Notes from the January furniture market LAS VEGAS — We can have fun in such different ways, and few places put this on such gaudy, …
FMG Symposium kicks off 2025 with flair and substance
Jan. 23-25 event in Las Vegas drew dealers, vendors from around the country LAS VEGAS — Heading into the January Las Vegas Market, FMG once …
Trump executive order addresses high home prices. Will the furniture industry benefit?
We all know that ample and affordable housing has always been one of the keys that unlocks the door to success for home furnishings retailers. …
Additional subpoenas served in FRG investigations
LA Times report notes that B. Riley Financial and Chairman Bryant Riley are fully cooperating with the SEC LOS ANGELES — Bankruptcy court documents show …
Take the 1st step, then the 2nd if you are looking for a better life
Many of us are excellent at taking the first step to change. We identify that there is a need or a want before us that …
Scenes from winter 2025 FMG Symposium in Las Vegas
Furniture Marketing Group held its annual symposium Jan. 23-25 at Conrad Resorts World Hotel in Las Vegas. As always, the event was filled with insightful …
Google execs to address AHFA Marketing/PR Conference
HIGH POINT, N.C. – From gathering ideas to comparing prices to making buying decisions, today’s home furnishings shoppers are using Google at every step of …
Barriers retailers may face in implementing AI and possible solutions to those challenges
In my most recent column, I outlined a variety of ways that furniture retailers could boost their bottom lines with the help of artificial intelligence. …
AI can improve many areas for furniture retailers and help boost profits
Here we are with a new year, new challenges and new opportunities staring us directly in our eyes. Last year, at least in my mind, …
