Study offers suggestions for retailers hoping to minimize the effect of inflation
My very old and very wise Sicilian grandmother was a treasure trove of wise sayings. They were short, to the point and often profound. One of …
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Therapedic International 2024 group meeting celebrates power of partnerships
Gathering of manufacturing resources offers education, product overviews and networking opportunities LAS VEGAS — Therapedic International’s 2024 Annual Group Meeting held here Jan. 25-26 brought …
January furniture store sales fall 9.8% from last year
Segment posted a 1.5% gain from December, a trend many hope will continue into the months ahead WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell 9.8% during …
Gat Creek expansion shows commitment to US manufacturing
Case goods producer completes multiyear expansion expected to double its capacity BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Solid wood furniture manufacturer Gat Creek has completed a $10 …
Inside Gat Creek’s expanded US case goods plant
In mid-January, Home News Now visited Gat Creek’s Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, plant, which has been expanded by 40,000 square feet for a total of …
New rule will likely impact independent contractors
If you’ve been in this business for more than five minutes, you already know two things: 1. Change is our only constant. 2. Our sector …
2023 retail sales report: Furniture is low on list of consumer priorities
Estimated 5.4% sales decline for the year shows sector trails significantly behind the growth seen in most other segments WASHINGTON — A review of 2023 …
IHFRA’s John Pinion on the changing role of the independent sales rep
In this latest edition of The Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews John Pinion, chairman of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association. …
Will continuing logistics disruptions renew interest in nearshoring?
Container prices have had the industry in a panic once again, with talk of rising prices if rates continue to escalate Geopolitical events continue to …
Are acquisitions in Flexsteel’s future?
Reduction in debt is expected to free up cash to help company achieve its expansion goals DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel’s latest earnings report for its …
