Furniture store sales jump 16% in November
How much of the gain is due to inflation remains the unanswered question in the latest government report. WASHINGTON — U.S. furniture and home furnishings …
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Blog: Volcanoes, Legos and the lessons of war
Reaching into Santa’s toy bag for a few end-of-year surprises In light of Omicron putting a party-pooping damper on global travel, I invite you to …
5 questions your marketing must address to win in 2022
The home furnishings industry hasn’t been this good since 2007. The pandemic created a sofa emergency. It brought out more customers than we have ever …
Earnings roundup for the week ending Dec. 11
The ‘It’s good to be a retailer” edition, despite supply chain headaches Net income for the luxury home furnishings retailer RH quadrupled to $184 million …
AHFA names Michael Padjen vice president, membership and associate member relations
HIGH POINT – The American Home Furnishings Alliance has hired industry veteran Michael Padjen as vice president, membership and associate member relations. He fills a …
Here come the first permanent Wayfair stores
BOSTON — Home Furnishings e-commerce giant Wayfair said Tuesday it will open three area brick-and-mortar retail stores for two of its specialty retail brands next …
Drawing attention: DIY marketing and custom rugs distinguish Verde Home
Here’s the story of a small furniture and design shop that’s done a nice job of standing out in a tough market. Verde Home, a …
What does Best Buy’s acquisition of Yardbird mean for the casual industry?
With news that Best Buy has acquired outdoor furniture brand Yardbird, it begs the question: are direct-to-consumer casual furnishings companies coming to disrupt the industry?
Are the best days behind us?
American Furniture Warehouse’s CEO says inflation, the end of stimulus money and a tight housing supply are all playing into a slowdown in consumer demand …
Blog: Re-sale furniture marketplaces, sustainability and the circular economy
Helping consumers make room for some new furniture Coming out of the Thanksgiving holidays after having gathered around the big, two-leaf dining table (Pennsylvania House, …
