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? …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
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 …
Dash Square opens Ashley store in Bengaluru, India
WHITEFIELD, Bengaluru [India] – On Oct. 15, Dash Square celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 4,500 sq. ft. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom …
American Freight reveals Utah expansion plans
DELAWARE, Ohio – Home News Now 125 retailer American Freight announced it is expanding into Utah for the first time with the opening of four …
It’s time for all retailers to have a cyberattack plan
Ask most furniture folks what keeps them up at night and chances are they will mention things like the challenging retail climate, the rising cost …
September existing home sales fell 15.4% from last year
All four regions of the U.S. experienced year-over-year declines WASHINGTON — Year-over-year and month-over-month existing home sales fell again in September as home prices continue …
