Furnitureland South CEO Jeff Harris optimistic for 2026
World’s largest furniture store outlines strategy for new year JAMESTOWN, N.C. Furnitureland South, the world’s largest furniture store at 1.3 million square feet, recently celebrated …
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B. Riley sues Kahn, Kahn’s wife and Kahn’s legal team for fraud
Separately, Buddy Mac to sell 9 Missouri stores to National TV & Sales B. Riley has been a busy bee since the calendar’s rollover. The …
Jacksonville Furniture Mart names Sarah Cantor president
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sarah Cantor has been named president of retailer Jacksonville Furniture Mart, marking yet another milestone in her more than 30-year career at …
Ten out of 10:00 with furniture retail expert Manny Sciberras
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the retail executive who spent 13 years with Art Van, then had a …
President Trump’s 10% credit card interest rate cap draws industry reaction
Move could bring welcome relief to many consumers, but also could limit financing for higher-risk consumers WASHINGTON — On Jan. 9, President Trump announced via …
ASI bankruptcy’s stain on the entire industry
End consumers can’t understand why they can’t get their furniture WILMINGTON, Del. — A story out of Tampa, Florida, via WFLA TV features a disgruntled …
New and existing home sales data is good news for the furniture industry
Both segments show growth, although pricing appears more competitive in new construction as builders offer incentives to move product WASHINGTON — The latest figures in …
E-commerce sales remain strong through 3rd quarter
Strength in segment creates challenges, opportunities for retailers in the year ahead and beyond WASHINGTON — E-commerce sales rose in the third quarter compared to …
Flexible finance options help retailers stay competitive
Shoppers of all income levels are increasingly seeking financing HIGH POINT — In home furnishings retail, long-term financing options have been prevalent for quite some …
Furniture store sales fall 1.4% from November 2024
Sales in the sector also declined slightly from October WASHINGTON — Across all retail categories, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported a 0.6% increase from …
