One year later: How Covid has impacted the casual industry
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Furniture stores notch a nearly 9% gain in February
WASHINGTON — February sales for U.S. furniture and home furnishings stores jumped 8.9% from the same month a year ago. It was the ninth monthly …
American Freight losses weigh on Franchise Group’s Q4, 2020 results
But comp sales up as FRG prepares American Freight franchising push ORLANDO, Fla. — Franchise Group, the owner of American Freight, Buddy’s Home Furnishings and …
Broyhill sales top $400M as Big Lots closes out best year
And more takeaways from the Q4 call COLUMBUS, Ohio — Back in August, Big Lots CEO Bruce Thorn said its Broyhill brand would do $250 …
Ashley issues fourth price increase in 12 months
They’ve come in small increments for good reason as the company sticks to a last-resort approach to hikes ARCADIA, Wis. — Even before the February …
City Furniture, Holy Cross Health team up to deliver haven for Covid-stressed healthcare colleagues
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Holy Cross Health’s healthcare heroes have a new haven for well-deserved relief and relaxation with an upgrade of the hospital’s central Mercy …
A closer look at a smaller Bob’s
The new concept store opens the door to new markets STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even before Bob’s Discount Furniture soft-opened its new concept store here …
Berkshire’s Buffett pays homage to NFM’s Mrs. B, Louie Blumkin in latest annual letter
OMAHA, Neb. — In his just-released annual letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett says, “it’s easy to overlook the many miracles …
Havertys promotes Burdette to president
Wolf, Miles and Bautista promoted to SVPs ATLANTA — Havertys promoted Steve Burdette to president of theTop 100 company effective March 1 and elevated three …
Smartlife mattress by King Koil gets major West Coast push with 34-store Mancini’s partnership
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Leading mattress manufacturer King Koil has placed its Smartlife Mattress by King Koil™ program at Mancini’s Sleepworld, the well-respected 34-store retailer in Northern California. The Smartlife placement at Mancini’s …
