Being willing to challenge the norm can lead to better decisions
Great decisions, innovation and creativity determine the lion’s share of our success. Understanding how to nurture each in ourselves and our organization is a trait shared …
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10 out of 10 with Lance Keziah, president and CEO of Crypton
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of Crypton, which manufactures performance fabrics for the residential and commercial furniture sectors. Keziah talks …
2 recent reports offer opposing views of the economy
Consumer confidence was up significantly in May, while the April Pending Home Sales Index declined 6.3% from March WASHINGTON — Two recent economic reports offer …
CPSC announces recall of 1,900 Aiho chests sold at walmart.com
If not anchored to the wall, these units pose a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission …
LendPro, Storis announce strategic partnership on NextGen financing for home furnishings retailers
CHARTLOTTESVILLE, Va. — LendPro 2.0, the rapidly evolving consumer finance platform, and Storis, the retail industry’s leading Unified Commerce Solution for home furnishings and appliance …
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units that pose tip-over, entrapment hazard
These include 1,293 Rolanstar dressers sold on Amazon and 170 dressers sold on Wayfair WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission last week announced …
10 big ideas for the furniture industry from ISCS 2025 convention in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The International Council of Shopping Centers held its 2025 convention in Las Vegas last week. An estimated 25,000 retail industry professionals gathered …
Judge considering Franchise Group settlement for approval
One last obstacle: Former CEO Brian Kahn’s objection Tuesday’s much-awaited Franchise Group bankruptcy hearing centered on a last-minute objection from former FRG CEO Brian Kahn …
Franchise Group bankruptcy decision expected today
Today is the big day for the Franchise Group bankruptcy, with a hearing on the ninth and perhaps final amended restructuring plan scheduled to begin …
CIN research shows new homeowners want design assistance in furnishing their new surroundings
Access to designer-specific financing also would encourage consumers to buy more expensive furniture HIGH POINT — In the fifth and final installment of Consumer Insights …
