Industry veteran Bill Benton dies at 71
Billy D. Benton, a successful and well-known veteran in the furniture industry, died March 13 at his home in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 71. …
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Consumers are spending, and credit card debt is rising
Late last week, it seemed like every news source was reporting that, despite record inflation, consumers were spending as if there was no tomorrow. Case …
Versatile Credit data shows increase in demand for promotional financing
The numbers also show higher-income consumers are using more credit in order to hold onto cash MECHANICSBURG, Penn. — Data from credit aggregation and customer …
Klaussner to show 2 new Trisha Yearwood Home collections during spring High Point Market
Groups represent 8th and 9th collections in 9-year history of licensing partnership HIGH POINT — At next week’s Premarket, Klaussner Home Furnishings is unveiling two …
Remembering Albert Fraenkel II
This column is dedicated to the memory of Albert Fraenkel II, a friend, a mentor and a man who made a difference to many in …
The future of retail inside brick-and-mortar stores
Automation, artificial intelligence and other tech enhancements are definitely part of the future of retail, but FS’ retail trends report is more focused on the unique …
Letters urge CPSC to implement STURDY Act
Parent groups, elected officials and AHFA ask agency to perform a prompt review of updated stability standard for clothing storage units as it meets the …
DTC resource Coley Home hits its stride
Company’s purchase of dedicated manufacturing facilities, equipment helps it control the quality and output of its custom upholstery line CLAREMONT, N.C. — When direct-to-consumer resource …
Patent litigation shows surprising rise in cases and parties
Make no mistake: Virtual reality, along with augmented reality, presents incredible levels of potential in the future of marketing, e-commerce, retail and, of course, gaming. …
Capturing the simple pleasures of life at home
Maybe you knew that Ikea’s largest franchisee, Ingka Group, annually conducts a comprehensive, global lifestyle and home survey and report, Life at Home, publishing it in …
