Year-over-year furniture store sales rise 1.5% in October
Based on adjusted figures, this is the 2nd straight month of yearly increases in the sector WASHINGTON — October year-over-year furniture store sales rose for …
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Industry execs offer a bright assessment of opportunities in the year ahead
Marketing and merchandising initiatives are aimed at driving business in sync with an improved economy HIGH POINT — Conversations with executives at the recently concluded …
Franchise Group Chapter 11 barrels forward
Just two days before Election Day, on Sunday, and fairly late in the day, the Franchise Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a …
Mavin sees growth opportunities with added capacity, new categories
Expansion of core case goods manufacturing facilities has allowed the company to offer occasional and home office as part of its product mix DUNDEE, Ohio …
Havertys undergoes leadership transition
Clarence H. Smith retires from role as CEO, Steven G. Burdette will succeed Smith as CEO ATLANTA — Havertys today announced that Clarence H. Smith, …
Luxury upholstery steals the show at October High Point Market
Having just completed the High Point October market, it was clearly evident to me that the upper-end vendors are gearing up for what I think, …
A visit with Jonathan Charles founder and president Jonathan Sowter
For the past two decades that he has led Vietnam-based manufacturer Jonathan Charles, Jonathan Sowter has built a business that has become a leader in …
CIN Week 6 offers perspective on demand for design services
Nearly half of consumers say they would like design help for the whole home, particularly if money was not an object HIGH POINT — Perhaps …
Musings on High Point Market: Fewer buyers, earlier starts and shorter trips
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Blink and you’ll miss it.” For me, that truly summed up the recent High Point furniture market and here’s why. …
John-Richard achieves its vision for 5-year growth plan
Initiatives include a new plant in Vietnam, an expanded plant in India and a major new headquarters and distribution center that opened last fall in …
