Remembering Sam Webb
Many in the industry fondly recall the retail buyer for his polite demeanor, not to mention his buying power BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Industry friends and …
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Furniture retail buyer Sam Webb dies at 80
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime furniture retailer Samuel E. Webb died Sunday Oct. 2 at his home here surrounded by family. He was 80. The son …
Hillsdale Furniture recalls 821 bunk beds
Consumers should contact retailers, company for a free replacement ladder WASHINGTON, D.C. — Case goods resource Hillsdale Furniture has recalled 821 bunk beds because of …
Bassett outlines retail strategy heading into 2023
Latest quarterly report illustrates the strength and positioning of company’s retail segment now and in the months ahead BASSETT, Va. — In its latest results …
More telling, less selling
HNN contributor Joe Carroll says stepping back from the mundane facts and figures and, instead, making an effort to romance the product, makes all the …
Lastick Furniture closing after nearly 50 years
POTTSTOWN, Pa. — After nearly 50 years in business, retailer Lastick Furniture & Floor Coverings is closing its doors as the owners retire from the …
Bassett reports increases in Q3 sales, earnings
Double-digit gains in retail, upholstery sales drive business during the quarter BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Industries reported consolidated net sales of $118 million for …
Mixing metaphors: The attention economy and the experience economy
More reasons why the metaverse is worth our attention In the last column, we looked at the metaverse with respect mainly to what is called …
Consumer Insights Now Regional Report No. 2 – The South Atlantic
HIGH POINT – This week marks the second installment of our Consumer Insights Now regional reports — The South Atlantic. Following on the heels of …
City Furniture acquires minority stake in PeakActivity
TAMARAC, Fla. — City Furniture has taken a minority ownership stake in digital technology services company PeakActivity. PeakActivity said that it will use the investment to …
