Smith Leonard: Furniture orders fell 14% in March from last year
Furniture shipments fell 16% in March, following new order rates more closely HIGH POINT — New furniture orders and shipments were down by double digits …
Category: Furniture services
Theatro.com survey analyzes consumer shopping preferences
Report highlights areas of opportunity for retailers looking to improve in-store experience HIGH POINT — A recent survey by Theatro.com sheds light on consumer attitudes toward …
IHFRA survey seeks retailer feedback on how it can improve its services, programs and initiatives
HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association is asking furniture retailers for their feedback on ways it can improve the services it provides …
WithIt announces speakers for June Professional Development Conference
HIGH POINT, NC (MAY 15, 2023) – This year’s WithIt Professional Development Conference will focus on the multi-generational, diverse workplace and inspire attendees to lead and …
SFC partners with ITA, Material Return to recycle textiles from this week’s Interwoven show
HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Furnishings Council has continued to partner with the International Textile Alliance to recycle fabrics during this week’s Interwoven textile show. …
Educational programming extends year-round opportunities at AmericasMart Atlanta
ATLANTA – May 22, 2023 – Business and trend education will enhance International Market Centers’ (IMC) Open Year Round resource offerings at AmericasMart Atlanta this spring, with …
There are ways to improve negative customer reviews
In a recent column, I discussed the often less-than-glowing reviews consumers share about their furniture purchasing experiences. In case you missed it, here’s the link. …
NJ.com names Storis a Top Workplace in New Jersey for 2nd consecutive year
MT. ARLINGTON, N.J. – Storis has been recognized as a Top Work Place in NJ through NJ.com and Jersey’s Best for the second year in a …
What do consumer reviews of furniture buying say about the industry?
I’m beginning to worry that our industry is spending so much energy on trying to get back to “normal” that we are running the risk …
Dorel Industries says network security incident will impact Q1 revenues, earnings
MONTREAL — Home furnishings and juvenile products specialist Dorel Industries said recently that it expects a recent network security incident to have a negative impact …
