Hooker Furnishings to exit Accentrics Home e-commerce division
Company also announces plan to reduce physical footprint of its Savannah, Georgia, warehouse in fiscal 2024 MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings Corp. announced Friday that …
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CPSC tip-over standard nearly impossible to comply with and horrific for retailers, panel says
In recognition of the potential impact the issue of furniture tip-over may have on the industry, the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association held a webinar last week …
China-based upholstery manufacturer Morris Home sets up U.S. marketing, product development arm
Royal Morris Living will be led by industry veterans Steve Lush as president and Peter Halunen as vice president, merchandising and product development HIGH POINT …
Spectra Home launches outdoor furniture line
New category will be sold under the Spectra Outdoor brand HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Spectra Home is taking its upper-end looks in living room …
YOY February furniture store sales rise slightly
Only sectors to fare worse were motor vehicle and parts dealers, gasoline stations and electronics and appliance stores WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had another …
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. …
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 …
