How will tariffs affect the April High Point Market?
While many are optimistic given the 90-day reprieve on higher tariffs, reception to new products not hitting retail floors for another 6 months remains an …
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How about we ‘Say Goodbye to the No Buy’?
For those of you out there who don’t believe that social media is a two-edged sword, it’s time to cut that notion off at the …
Royal Furniture expands footprint with former Badcock stores
14 new locations are in markets similar to those where the retailer has operated dating back to 1946 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When longtime furniture retailer …
RH misses projections, but declares readiness for rough waters
RH CEO Gary Friedman has often declared that difficult retail climates can end up helping the upscale retailer. The tough sledding winnows out weaker competition, …
Trump raises China tariff to 125%
WASHINGTON — On his Truth Social and X platforms, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on China are increasing to 125% effective immediately. This follows …
Industry experts, associations answer questions, eliminate some confusion regarding tariffs
Communications aim to help industry stay up-to-date on key issues regarding these moves that will impact global trade HIGH POINT — In recent alerts to …
Industry suppliers seek to calm retailer concerns amid tariff upheaval
Fluidity of situation requires a steady flow of information, including the latest pricing — but as one industry source noted, this has materialized into something …
Revisiting the mystery at the heart of the Franchise Group bankruptcy
You might recall that 15 months ago, we used this space to erect a metaphorical pinboard or “murderwall” like those found in procedural crime dramas. Our quest …
Fairness? Step away from the Kool Aid
In recent days, I’ve heard a number of my industry colleagues speak in favor of tariffs. Whether it’s in the interest of fairness or of …
Industry veterans speak out about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
HIGH POINT — As President Trump’s “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs were announced Wednesday, home industry veterans found themselves attempting to gauge the impacts of these …
