AF Newco fires back at Franchise Group in court
Comprehensive countersuit paints a very different picture, cites “extortion“ The new owners of Franchise Group filed suit in bankruptcy court on Sept. 24 against AF Newco, accusing …
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Consumer Insights Now Week 4 shows how furniture shoppers view the in-store versus online experience
More than 70% of those surveyed prefer to shop in-store versus online, but higher numbers of younger consumers say they prefer the online experience HIGH …
Bassett Furniture reports increases in Q3 revenue, net income
Consolidated sales were driven by strong performance in the retail and wholesales sides of its business BASSETT, Va. – For its third fiscal quarter ended …
Moe’s offers designers, retailers preview of its 2026 product, new DTC brand Hetta
The company invited customers to its annual HQ Market in late September, where they got a look at what the full-line resource has in store …
Inside this season’s edition of Consumer Insights Now
In this video, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with research expert Dana French about this season’s edition of Consumer Insights Now. Here, she …
AHFA hosts 2nd annual Furniture Safety Week
Nearly 200 furniture manufacturers, importers, retailers and other industry resources take part in Oct. 6-10 event HIGH POINT, N.C. — The second National Furniture Safety …
Rooms Today opens its 1st Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – Last month, Rooms Today B.V. (Rooms Today) unveiled its first Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 26,900 sq. ft. facility, located at Veeris Block B-5, Willemstad, Curaçao, marks a significant addition …
SEC silent treatment: Prophecy Asset & Franchise Group
Key questions remain following SEC lawsuit filed against Kahn, Spotts, Prophecy Monday proved rather hectic. First off, I teach full-time. Between classes, I got word …
Consumer Insights Now Week 3 looks at what’s driving planned furniture purchases
Upholstery remains a top area of consideration, but consumers also have their sights set on wood furniture categories such as bedroom, home office and occasional …
Homebuilder confidence remains steady in September
Reading has been between 32 and 34 since May, falling well below a level that shows more builders view conditions as good versus poor WASHINGTON …
