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 …
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HFA opens nominations for its annual awards
HIGH POINT – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce nominations are now open for its prestigious annual awards. The HFA Retailer of …
Dynamics in dining and entertaining at home
Latest installment of Consumer Insights Now addresses the types of furniture people want to spruce up their homes for guests HIGH POINT — With the …
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 …
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 …
Arhaus sets sights on long-term growth
Lifestyle retailer seeks to double its physical store footprint while also boosting market penetration through social media, other marketing initiatives BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle …
Mitchell Gold Co. seeks court permission to release finished goods inventory
Some products are being held up at 3rd-party logistics warehouses, while others are being held at the company’s own distribution facilities TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — As …
