Learning from Ikea’s long game and ‘glocal’ sourcing strategy for India
A snapshot of furniture retailing in one of the world’s largest markets Reading through the various reports on the opening of Ikea’s 460,000-square-foot store in …
Category: Expansion strategies
GTRsuite launches Lead Prediction Engine
The last time Home News Now spoke to GTRsuite co-founder Steve Baxter, he talked about Coaster’s Lead Generation Engine, the latest in the company’s product portfolio of furniture industry …
Richloom purchase of Chambers Fabrics pays off in period of supply chain woes
Domestic capacity, speed to market keeps company resilient as a supplier to the domestic upholstery industry HIGH POINT — When Richloom Weaving purchased the fabric …
Ethan Allen plans to add 6 new Design Center locations
DANBURY, Conn. — In response to the success of its Design Center footprint, Ethan Allen said it plans to add at least six more of …
Man Wah names April Winters Kelly vice president, sales
HIGH POINT – Upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holdings has named industry veteran April Winters Kelly vice president, sales, a new position. In this role, she …
Ashley opens 700,000 square-foot distribution center in Spanaway, Washington
SPANAWAY, Wash. – Ashley Furniture Industries recently opened a new 700,000-square-foot distribution facility in Spanaway, Washington that it expects to grow to 1.1 million square feet …
Tempur Sealy presentation offers window into company’s strategy and future
Company sees big opportunities in international markets and through OEM business LEXINGTON, Ky. — A glance at Tempur Sealy International’s latest investor presentation offers a …
AICO ramps up new Vietnam manufacturing, distribution facility
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Full line furniture manufacturer AICO said it has opened a 500,000-square-foot plant and warehouse facility that also includes showrooms …
DispatchTrack enters South Africa market
Campbell, CA — July 21, 2022 — DispatchTrack, the leading solution provider of right-time delivery management software, is expanding its global footprint with new operations …
AFW set to open third Phoenix-area store
PHOENIX — American Furniture Warehouse will open its 16th location and third in greater Phoenix Aug. 1 as it continues its aggressive expansion push in …
