Postcards from Vegas II: Re-humanizing AI
In late January, speaking to Therapedic manufacturers at the Las Vegas Market, I presented on how to re-humanize generative AI. My goals were to de-mystify …
Category: Marketing
Shift happens: To increase traffic at retail we have to market to consumers’ needs
If you listen to or read any current books on retail, the concept of disruption is almost always central to the subject matter. While the …
Lineage Collections hires Hannah Grisack as director of marketing, AI and retailer support
NORTHPORT, Fla. – Lineage Collections, the parent company of Sea Winds, Lux Lighting and Finn & Louise, has hired Hannah Grisack as director of marketing, …
Bernhardt prepares move to new showroom at April High Point Market
LENOIR, N.C. — Bernhardt is making a historic move to a bold and modern new home for the spring High Point Market (April 26-30). The …
Trump has more plans for ‘leveling the tariff playing field’
HIGH POINT — Earlier this week, in his address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump made it clear that tariffs are a key …
Suppliers react to tariffs with mix of price hikes, adjustments
Some changes were effective days before the Trump administration delayed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico from taking effect HIGH POINT — Under the strain …
Ethan Allen Mexico upholstery plant recognized as environmentally, socially responsible for 6th year
DANBURY, Conn. — For the sixth consecutive year, Ethan Allen’s upholstery manufacturing plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, has been honored as “Empresa Socialmente Responsible” (Environmentally …
Smith Leonard: December 2024 furniture orders rise 1% from December 2023
Meanwhile shipments decline 2% during same period, according to latest Furniture Insights report HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture rose 1% in December …
Lofty Design Expo introduces US buyers to capabilities of Turkish furniture producers
Event showcases a wide mix of upholstery and case goods mostly from Turkey but also from Brazil and China MIAMI — The recently concluded Lofty …
Arhaus earnings conference call lends insight into short- and long-term growth initiatives
Retailer plans $90 million to $110 million in capital expenditures this year compared with $66 million in 2024 BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — One of the …
