A (suggested) 2025 retail road map for success
With 2024 rapidly ending and a new administration in the wings, 2025 is likely to be a pivotal year for the home furnishings sector. President-elect …
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RH reveals expansion plans in North America, Europe
Newest stores opening this week include RH Newport Beach and RH Montecito, California NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Luxury lifestyle home furnishings retailer RH unveiled an …
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances acquires 6 former Badcock locations in North, South Carolina
Company will rebrand new and existing stores as Queen City Home Store in January 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Queen City Audio Video & Appliances has …
Hamad M. Alrugaib & Sons Trading opens 6th Ashley store in Saudi Arabia
BURAYDAH, Al-Qassim, SAUDI ARABIA – Last month, Hamad M. Alrugaib & Sons Trading Co. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 35,090 sq. …
Lowe’s reports 1.5% drop in Q3 sales
Comparable-store sales fell 1.1% driven by softness in DIY spending, which also was offset by storm-related sales activity MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Home Depot reports 6.6% increase in Q3 sales
Comparable-store sales in the US decline 1.2% compared with the same period last year ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a 6.6% increase …
Sandor (Sandy) Mirell dies at age 86
Former Macy’s case goods buyer was described as being an astute merchant and having a keen eye for design CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sandor (Sandy) Mirell, …
Indiana Furniture Holdings opens new Ashley showroom in Lafayette, Indiana
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Recently, Indiana Furniture Holdings Inc. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. The 21,000-square-foot facility is at 3555 …
Existing home sales rise 2.9% in October from October 2023
Year-over-year gain is first since July 2021, according to National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales rose 2.9% in October, which is …
EQ3 to close its remaining branded U.S. stores in New York City, Norwalk, Connecticut
Company will instead sell to U.S. customers through its e-commerce business and through the design trade and other retail stores NEW YORK — Canadian modern …
