Universal Furniture kicks off virtual market November 16
Event provides live and on-demand information on new product introductions HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 10, 2020 – Universal Furniture is bringing back its popular Virtual …
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OW Lee announces Las Vegas showroom move
Primo International is opening a 70,000-square-foot distribution center here, in a move that will improve speed and other services to its customers east of the Mississippi.
Furniture left out of Monday’s stock market rally
For months home furnishings stores and e-tailers have been bucking the broad retailer trend, posting strong business recoveries as restaurants, clothing stores and other less home-oriented companies suffered. But on Monday, the tables were turned a bit in the stock market.
Primo opening Charlotte distribution center
Primo International is opening a 70,000-square-foot distribution center here, in a move that will improve speed and other services to its customers east of the Mississippi.
Berkshire Hathaway’s furniture stores rebound in Q3
OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway’s retailing revenues rebounded in the third quarter, thanks in part to a surge in business at its home furnishings chains. …
Derro joins Nationwide Marketing Group as VP furniture and bedding
Mike Derro WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Industry veteran Mike Derro has joined Nationwide Market Group as vice president of furniture and bedding, as part of the …
JCPenney gets Bankruptcy Court go-ahead for a sale
PLANO, Texas— JCPenney received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its acquisition by landlords and lenders in a deal valued at $1.75 billion. Under the deal, …
As cash-flow concerns mount, PFP introduces health check tool for furniture stores
Planned Furniture Promotions Tom Liddell warned about a looming cash-flow danger for furniture stores this past summer. Now, as price increases have only worsened the liquidity crisis for some, PFP is offering a free tool to help retailers catch potential problems — hopefully before it’s too late.
Home News Now taps industry veteran for editorial leadership
Home furnishings industry digital publication Home News Now has appointed Cecile Corral as editor-In-chief of Decor News Now.
Furniture First adds 5 retailers, 9 stores to membership
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Furniture First buying group has added five retailers, with nine stores to its membership, including two members who are returning to the …
