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Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Affiliate of Nexus Capital Management identified as stalking horse bidder to acquire company assets and business operations COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retailer Big Lots has filed …

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Too big to fail? B. Riley, Franchise Group granted reprieves

Too big to fail? B. Riley, Franchise Group granted reprieves

Since missing the deadline last month to file its second-quarter financials, announcing its largest quarterly loss in company history and disclosing that it is under …

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The rebuilding and rebirth of Bacon’s Furniture

The rebuilding and rebirth of Bacon’s Furniture

Hurricane Ian destroyed Bacon’s Furniture in Port Charlotte, Florida, but thanks to a heroic effort to rebuild the business from the ground up, it’s now …

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Another question on Big Lots: What would Paul Broyhill think?

Another question on Big Lots: What would Paul Broyhill think?

As I was reading Tom Russell’s article last week speculating on the future of Big Lots and the Broyhill brand, I couldn’t help but wonder what …

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Bookshelf recall highlights dangers of unstable shelf storage units

Bookshelf recall highlights dangers of unstable shelf storage units

Height and weight of such units warrants anchoring them to the wall to avoid tip-over incidents HIGH POINT — Earlier this year, a good friend …

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Ongoing market challenges impact Hooker Furnishings fiscal Q2 sales

Ongoing market challenges impact Hooker Furnishings fiscal Q2 sales

Company moves forward with cost-reduction plan, including its recent reduction in headcount through early retirement offers and cutting positions MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported …

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New owner of GJ Styles looks to grow company with expanded product mix

New owner of GJ Styles looks to grow company with expanded product mix

Industry veteran Doug Diemoz purchased the company this past spring, with an eye on paying homage to its roots, while evolving into new areas of …

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Urban wood increases the amount of natural resources available to the furniture industry

Urban wood increases the amount of natural resources available to the furniture industry

Also known as reclaimed wood, the materials are sourced from old buildings and old-growth trees on city streets HIGH POINT — Visiting factories here and …

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June orders for residential furniture down 6% from last year

June orders for residential furniture down 6% from last year

Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report also notes that year-over-year June shipments also were down 8% HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments for residential furniture …

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Labor Day promotions seek to move the needle on furniture store traffic and sales

Labor Day promotions seek to move the needle on furniture store traffic and sales

It’s that time of the year once again, the last big summer weekend and also one of the biggest furniture retail sales events of the …

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