Wayfair to reduce its global workforce by 13%
Move will result in 1,650 layoffs, save company $280 million a year BOSTON — Wayfair is reducing its global workforce by 13%, a move that …
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Housing construction activity shows improvement in December
Data highlights year-over-year increases in residential building permits, housing starts and housing completions WASHINGTON — Year-over-year housing construction activity saw increases across three major segments …
Furniture store sales fell 4.7% in December from prior year
For the full 12 months, sales fell 5.4% compared to calendar year 2022 WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales were once again one of the worst …
E-tailers facing number of challenges this year
Last week, I did a deep-dive chat with a few friends who have probably forgotten more about e-commerce than I will ever know. For decades, …
Anti-tip restraint recall is latest challenge for case goods segment
Announcement impacts many more bedroom resources than the 31 listed in the CPSC notice HIGH POINT — Last week’s recall of anti-tip restraint kits produced …
Quebec investment group obtains ownership stake in Amisco Industries
Financial partnership between new, existing investors takes root as company prepares for a change in leadership structure this spring MONTREAL, Quebec — Dining and accent …
Our House Designs acquires Leathercraft Furniture
Purchase allows company to continue operations under its legacy brand CONOVER, N.C. — Upholstery manufacturer Our House Designs is acquiring custom upholstery manufacturer Leathercraft Furniture, …
CPSC announces recall of millions of plastic anti-tip kits
31 companies are taking part in the recall along with an industry group called Alliance4Safety, which is providing information to consumers HIGH POINT — The …
Motive, means, opportunity: Pinboarding the mystery of the Conn’s-Badcock deal
Lee Child, the prolific writer of the Jack Reacher series of page-turners, said that the way to write a thriller is “to ask a question …
A chat with marketing guru Lance Hannish on the power of screens
In the latest episode of The Last Word, Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza chats with advertising and marketing guru Lance Hannish. Decades ago, Hannish, co-founding partner at …
