Year-over-year June furniture store sales fall 4.6%
Overall 1.5% increase in retail sales for the month driven by large gains in e-commerce and restaurants and bars WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
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Furniture Insights reports offer window into state of industry
Economic data for first several months of 2023 begs the question: Will things get worse before they get better? HIGH POINT — A review of …
Ideas on what salespeople can do when times are tough (like now)
The good book — and the Byrds — make it clear that, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” …
American Leather reimagines its presence at retail
Shop-in-Shop concept aims to connect with consumers through storytelling, craftsmanship and curation DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather is reimagining its presentation at retail with …
IHFRA survey reveals product information key to retailer-rep relationship
HIGH POINT — As part of its mission to help independent sales reps be as useful as possible to their retail customers, the International Home …
Markor refreshes its retail brand
Newly refurbished store is designed to appeal to a more upscale market by embodying larger trends in luxury merchandising and marketing TIANJIN, China — Two …
Inside Markor’s reimagined retail footprint
TIANJIAN, China — Last month, luxury furniture manufacturer Markor unveiled a state-of-the-art update to its retail store here that first opened more than 20 years …
Remembering Dave Ogren
Industry veteran is credited with many accomplishments, including achieving new heights in global sales for U.S. companies CLEARWATER, Fla. — Although mourning his passing here …
How best to approach a summer market
Slower markets don’t have to be void of new or even slightly altered product. There are many ways to create interest and appeal for buyers …
Development of recliner safety standard likely will involve key stakeholders
This means that industry and consumer advocates along with concerned parents could play a role in creating safer motion furniture HIGH POINT — With the …
