Furniture store sales down 5.6% from December 2024
Sales also were down .9% from November while overall retail sales were flat during the same period WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the …
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Craftmanship, sculptural silhouettes define spring introductions at lifestyle retailers
Retailers Arhaus, Crate & Barrel, Lulu & Georgia and Pottery Barn unveil new collections Some of the furniture trends to watch in 2026, according to …
Gardner White adding 9 new store locations
Addition of new stores will begin this spring, bringing the retailer’s store count to 30 DETROIT — Retailer Gardner White is adding nine new store …
Court OKs stalking-horse bid for Buddy Mac, buyer for American Signature stores
Hearings make for busy day Wednesday in the 2 bankruptcy courts In contrast to the Franchise Group bankruptcy, U.S. trustees have proven to be champions …
How agentic AI will reshape retail
Research shows 48% of retailers plan to deploy artificial intelligence agents by this year The retail industry, as we know it, is undergoing rapid change. …
Circle Furniture bankruptcy impacts consumers and suppliers
Jan. 30 Chapter 7 filing lists many consumers who are owed money from deposits made on furniture ACTON, Mass. — Bankruptcy documents filed Jan. 30 …
Bassett Furniture reports solid sales gains for Q4, full year
Cost-cutting measures have helped the company weather economic challenges and maintain profitability BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported increases in sales for the fourth quarter …
Ten out of 10:00 with Ivy Zelman, Zelman & Associates
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher again visits with one of the country’s top housing analysts who says affordability is a key issue impacting today’s …
Where is the next generation of retail leaders?
Why mentorship matters more than ever Last week, I attended Las Vegas Market (as I have for three years now), and I was enjoying dinner …
Retailer Circle Furniture files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
ACTON, Mass. — Retailer Circle Furniture has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. In …
