The storytelling power of ‘name’ collections
In 20-plus years of teaching, the field of journalism has fundamentally and irreparably changed. The death of newspapers. The rise of social media. The cyanobacteria bloom-like …
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A few ideas on how the industry can help young homeowners buy furniture
In my last column, I cited a study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate firm that fielded a study that concluded that …
6 takeaways from Ethan Allen’s latest earnings call
Digital and other initiatives aimed at boosting efficiencies prepare company for growth in the coming year and beyond DANBURY, Conn. — Like other home furnishings …
Domestic manufacturing is likely key to Bassett’s long-term success
Growth in designer business, demand for custom products at retail will likely sustain US manufacturing presence moving forward BASSETT, Va. — One of the strengths …
Malouf wraps up successful Las Vegas Market
LOGAN, Utah — At Las Vegas Market, Malouf launched a handful of exciting products, a new bundle, and updated packaging. To see a video of …
Ashley to participate in Furniture China 2024 in Shanghai
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries will participate in the Furniture China 2024 Market. The event will take place from Sept. 10-13 at the Shanghai New …
Eric Bernstein of Berkshire Furniture dies at age 55
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Eric Bernstein, the chief executive officer of one of New Jersey’s oldest family-owned furniture stores, died on July 25. He was 55. …
Longtime AICO sales rep Robert Webster dies at age 73
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Robert “Rob” Webster, a long-time sales representative for full-line furniture resource Amini Innovation Corp., died peacefully at his home on July …
Licensee opens 1st Ashley store in Lilongwe, Malawi
LILONGWE, Malawi — On July 15, Blockbuster Mega Store celebrated the opening of its new 517-sq.-m. (5,000-square-foot) Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located in the Gateway Mall, …
Year-over-year new furniture orders fall 3% in May
Latest Furniture Insights report from Smith Leonard also notes that shipments are down 4% during same period HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
