Conn’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Retailer Conn’s HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that follows its announcement on Tuesday to close 71 …
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Conn’s announces closure of 71 locations in 13 states
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — After weeks of rumors and speculation, Conn’s has announced it is closing 71 locations in 13 states. These represent just over …
June existing home sales fall 5.4% from May and June 2023
Prices rise to a record high, potentially placing many first-time buyers out of the market WASHINGTON — June existing home sales fell 5.4% compared with …
Best Home Furnishings thrives on its domestic roots
Company also looks to grow with a new generation of family management and skilled manufacturing talent FERDINAND, Ind. — With more than 60 years of …
Study says Gen Z consumers see owning a home as a major challenge
A just-released study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, concludes that Gen Z is worried. And once you hear what is …
Global expansion under way at upper-end furniture company Paola Lenti
VIENNA — A sun-drenched courtyard punctuated with rockets of foliage beckoned us off the streets of Vienna into an inviting, contemplative showroom space that is …
A Kahn Game: Intrigue and mystery behind the Conn’s-Badcock-FRG deal
You might remember that back in January, we pinboarded the mystery of the all-stock swap that sent Badcock Home Furnishings to Conn’s in exchange for …
The power of resiliency in a competitive retail market
As e-commerce players continue to enter the furniture realm, brick-and-mortar stores have an opportunity to up their game It’s a good thing that the home …
June housing completions rise 15.5% over June 2023
Overall housing construction activity also rises slightly over May, a sign that furniture spending may soon pick up as consumers move into those new homes …
Tornado damages Rome, New York, businesses, homes, including Michael J. Uvanni Interiors
Owner Michael Uvanni describes historic downtown area hit by winds exceeding 130 mph like a ‘war zone’ ROME, N.Y. — A tornado that tore through …
