Ashley rebrands HomeStore concept to Ashley
Initiative reflects brand’s efforts to evolve brick-and-mortar stores with more trend-forward designs and products that attract a wider demographic, including younger consumers TAMPA, Fla. – …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
Housing starts, building permits drop in June
The number of housing completions rose, with the South ranking as the strongest region of the country WASHINGTON — Privately owned housing starts and permits …
Furniture Insights reports offer window into state of industry
Economic data for first several months of 2023 begs the question: Will things get worse before they get better? HIGH POINT — A review of …
Ideas on what salespeople can do when times are tough (like now)
The good book — and the Byrds — make it clear that, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” …
Naturepedic expands its retail footprint
In addition to its recent Chicago store opening, the mattress resource has several planned for the balance of the year CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — The …
Synchrony partners with At Home on financing options
STAMFORD, Conn. – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, has expanded its partnership with At Home to offer customers more options and flexibility in how they make …
American Leather reimagines its presence at retail
Shop-in-Shop concept aims to connect with consumers through storytelling, craftsmanship and curation DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather is reimagining its presentation at retail with …
Markor refreshes its retail brand
Newly refurbished store is designed to appeal to a more upscale market by embodying larger trends in luxury merchandising and marketing TIANJIN, China — Two …
Are we seeing the death of the starter home?
I want to start this week’s column by asking you all to join me in a moment of silence as we pause to reflect on …
Bassett Furniture reports 22% decline in consolidated Q2 revenues
Company remains profitable with just over $2 million in net income reported for the quarter ended May 27 BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Industries reported …
