BrandSource launches HR, omnichannel initiatives at convention
NASHVILLE, August 23, 2021 — AVB/BrandSource is launching two expansive new programs to help the group’s independent dealers maintain their record sales pace and market …
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Blog: How a Wayfair court case altered the legal landscape
Looking back at South Dakota v. Wayfair Three years ago last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair that individual states …
Why Bruce Berman is back in the saddle at The RoomPlace
LOMBARD, Ill. — Nearly 10 years after buying back the family business, Bruce Berman returned this summer to lead the day-to-day operations of The RoomPlace …
Furniture stores see a 15.6% YOY sales gain in July
Sales dipped from June but but continued to outpace the overall retail sector WASHINGTON — Furniture and home furnishings stores continued their winning ways in …
Living Spaces readies Houston market entry
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Living Spaces is preparing to enter the greater Houston market — in a sense, coming full-circle to the place where the …
Is the early buy back for outdoor?
Casual News Now spoke to multiple manufacturers who said the recently concluded ICFA Preview Show was the busiest they’ve ever had. “It was more like …
Reports: Struggling ABC Carpet & Home exploring bankruptcy, sale
NEW YORK — The high-end ABC Carpet & Home is weighing a bankruptcy filing and/or a sale as it struggles to pay its bills in …
Ethan Allen changing ticker symbol to ETD
Dan Grow also steps down from executive post as senior vp, business development DANBURY, Ct – Upholstery and case goods manufacturer Ethan Allen Interiors said …
Will the pandemic home goods boom continue?
This story first appeared at sister publication Casual News Now. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to shelter at home for much of last year, …
Conn’s taps Walmart e-com leader Chandra Holt for CEO post
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, — Furniture, electronics and appliance retailer Conn’s has hired Chandra Holt as its new CEO and president, effective Aug. 9. She replaces …
