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As capacity improves, demand slows

Suppliers say some retailers are delaying or canceling orders due to already high inventory levels HIGH POINT — For many suppliers and retailers alike, the …

EJ Lauren expands with Texas and California production

Increased manufacturing capacity aims to help fuel upholstery producer’s growth in Midwest and on the East Coast FORT WORTH, Texas — Upholstery manufacturer EJ Lauren …

Cheryl Luckett puts herself and her story into new line for Wildwood

Interior designer Cheryl Luckett’s first home furnishings collection is deeply personal. She reached back into memories made growing up in the Deep South to inspire …

Porter Designs expands its sustainable product mix

The Good Earth collection adds upholstery to its earth friendly product mix PORTLAND, Ore – Porter Designs’ ‘The Good Earth’ collection is the company’s latest …

Outdoor becomes Johnny Janosik’s fastest-growing category

Think about it: It’s 2006. You’ve taken the job as chairman of a furniture retailer and when you go outside of your home, there’s a problem staring you in the face.

He did it his way: A tribute

Ol’ Blue Eyes and Bleeding Dodger Blue If you don’t like either Sinatra or baseball, this column isn’t for you. You don’t have to like …

Shorter hours lead to better business for BiltRite Furniture

Sundays with families, no nights and no turning back for the Milwaukee retailer, even post-Covid GREENFIELD, Wis. — For years, furniture retailers have been hearing …

Are the best days for store expansions behind us?

Rising rental costs, higher competition for less available space could make it more difficult to expand stores for the time being ATLANTA — Have the …

Hooker Furnishings earnings call offers some optimism for the year ahead

Company execs reveal strategies to help boost sales, profitability of HMI segment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings’ latest conference call this week again highlights the …