A few reasons why times are hard and business is soft
So, here we are a couple of short weeks away from market. Just about everyone I’ve talked to recently has asked me the same question: What’s my …
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Local newspapers are dying, and independent furniture retailers should care
Friends, countrymen, furniture folks, lend me your ears. There is a dark cloud rising over a growing number of communities throughout the land, and with …
City Furniture launches 2023 Pink Pumpkins tribute to help end breast cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – City Furniture, a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer, fine upholstery manufacturer, and one of America’s Top 25 furniture retailers, proudly …
Report: July furniture orders up 28% over July 2022
Numbers are partly skewed by 37% decrease in new orders in July 2022 compared to July 2021 HIGH POINT — New furniture orders rose 28% …
Consumer confidence falters in September
Survey reflects concerns about inflation and current political situation WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell again in September, the second month of consecutive declines, which the …
Palliser Studio gallery program off to strong start
By late this month there were 43 galleries installed at 31 retail accounts around North America, including in 9 states and 5 Canadian provinces WINNIPEG, …
Study shows that consumers are sending mixed signals about the economy
If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out where the business is these days and, more importantly, where it may be headed based …
Banana Republic entering furnishings arena in move to remake brand
SAN FRANCISCO – Bucking the strong headwinds at retail, Banana Republic is making a big move into home furnishings. With this move, the chain is …
August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year
All 4 regions of the U.S. posted year-over-year declines according to data from the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — August existing home sales fell …
Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business
Retailer has been family-owned for its duration, serving as destination for high-end furniture in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio markets AUSTIN, Texas — Luxury …
