Suggestions for how manufacturers can jump-start business
In a recent column, I talked about the need for our sector to change it up, employ new strategies, take calculated risks and generally wow …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
Premium product lines help boost Purple Innovation’s quarterly results
Luxury segment helps raise sequential sales during a period of slower industry demand LEHI, Utah — Like most other companies — public or private — …
Older furniture pieces find a new home thanks to consignment sales
Savvy consumers can find great deals on secondhand furniture, other home decor. Does this represent an opportunity for furniture stores? WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A recent …
Culp Home Fashions recognized as an Environmental Partner by NC Department of Environmental Quality
HIGH POINT – Culp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries today announced that the company’s mattress fabrics division, Culp Home Fashions, has been recognized as an Environmental …
What can retailers do to jump-start business in today’s sluggish economy?
We’ve all heard of Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. I always found his use of opposites to be incredibly powerful and compelling. Remember these lines? …
Spring Air extends licensing partnership with Comfort World Sri Lanka for 10 more years
WOBURN, Mass. – On the heels of a successful 16-year partnership, top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has extended its licensing agreement with Comfort …
Mueller Furniture opens newest location in Fairview Heights, Illinois
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Mueller Furniture, a fourth generation, family-owned business is hosting a grand opening at its newest location, Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse …
Dufresne Spencer Group opens Worth & Co. in Houston
HOUSTON — Ashley licensee Dufresne Spencer Group has opened its new flagship luxury lifestyle furniture store Worth & Co. here as part of an effort …
Havertys Furniture reports drop in Q3 revenues, earnings
However, the retailer remains profitable, with an increase in gross profit margins that rose to 60.8% compared to 57.1% last year ATLANTA — Havertys Furniture …
10 areas retailers may find vulnerable in a cyberattack
In an earlier column, I wrote about cyberattacks and how retailers are often easy targets. While I very briefly touched on some of the areas …
