Conn’s bankruptcy case still shows signs of life
Court also OKs settlement between Buddy Mac and Phonix RBS HOUSTON – The 2,170th filing in the Conn’s-Badcock bankruptcy has the Texas comptroller pushing back …
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NAR report cites improvements in housing affordability
A key takeaway is that lower mortgage payments provide more room in the budget for durable goods purchases such as furniture WASHINGTON — A recent …
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows furniture store sales rose 2.4% from January 2025
Report also shows a slight drop from December, suggesting consumers were closing their wallets after a period of holiday spending WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales …
Furniture store sales down 5.6% from December 2024
Sales also were down .9% from November while overall retail sales were flat during the same period WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the …
Craftmanship, sculptural silhouettes define spring introductions at lifestyle retailers
Retailers Arhaus, Crate & Barrel, Lulu & Georgia and Pottery Barn unveil new collections Some of the furniture trends to watch in 2026, according to …
SouthWorth Capital investment in AFM seeks to build on company strengths
Principals look to continue manufacturers’ legacy of building quality product while improving service MEMPHIS, Tenn. — SouthWorth Capital Management’s investment in American Furniture Manufacturing and …
Gardner White adding 9 new store locations
Addition of new stores will begin this spring, bringing the retailer’s store count to 30 DETROIT — Retailer Gardner White is adding nine new store …
Smith Leonard: Furniture orders, shipments down from November 2024
Shipments also were down compared to October, but new orders were up during the same period HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments of residential …
Court OKs stalking-horse bid for Buddy Mac, buyer for American Signature stores
Hearings make for busy day Wednesday in the 2 bankruptcy courts In contrast to the Franchise Group bankruptcy, U.S. trustees have proven to be champions …
How agentic AI will reshape retail
Research shows 48% of retailers plan to deploy artificial intelligence agents by this year The retail industry, as we know it, is undergoing rapid change. …
