A conversation with Lectra’s Leonard Marano
Recently, the president of the Americas for the industry supplier spoke with Home News Now about the importance of nearshoring and use of technology for …
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Is the industry becoming ruthless in tough times?
Late last week, I got back-to-back calls from two vendors of American Freight, the retail chain based in Delaware, Ohio. Prior to operating as American Freight, …
A sneak peek at Notre Dame Cathedral’s noble, simplistic and calm furniture
My favorite city in the world is Paris, the City of Light. I would (much) rather spend a bad day in Paris than a good …
Nationwide’s state-of-the-industry panel suggests ways retailers can look to the future
Nationwide Marketing Group’s “State of the Business” presentation during PrimeTime featured five executives who talked about what’s happening at their companies and in the industry …
Flexsteel Industries reports declines in fiscal Q4, full-year net sales
Company’s profitability increases during the quarter and the full fiscal year DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries reported a double-digit decrease in net sales for its …
Attorney: Bunk bed death highlights problems in the system
Legal counsel representing family of a child who died in a bunk bed entrapment case identifies regulatory missteps that shouldn’t happen again Editor’s note: This …
With home sales declining, it’s a great time for retailers to try new ideas
It’s a given that home sales, be they new homes or existing ones, impact furniture sales. So, with that thought in mind, let’s take a …
Year-over-year July housing starts rose 5.9%
Number of residential permits issued fell 13% during the same period, while the number of units completed fell 5.4% WASHINGTON — July housing starts rose …
Breaking news: Ohio jury awards $787 million to family of boy who died in bunk bed entrapment
Suit claims the bed produced by Vietnamese manufacturer Moash Enterprise Co. failed to comply with safety standards for bunk beds COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio …
Year-over-year furniture store sales fell 6.3% in July
Sales also lagged from the previous month as consumers shift spending to other areas WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell 6.3% in July as consumers …
