Deep dive: Wayfair’s quiet confidence tells a compelling story
Platform is ‘in full control of its destiny,’ CFO says BOSTON — The one-two semantic punch from CEO Niraj Shah and CFO Kate Gulliver on …
Category: Retail
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Gantri opens 1st retail showroom in San Francisco
The digital brand launches its new brick-and-mortar presence SAN FRANCISCO — The phrase “retail apocalypse” has been around for the past several years, and although …
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell …
Arhaus names Michael Rengel chief merchandising officer
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Arhaus Inc., a growing lifestyle brand and omnichannel retailer of premium artisan-crafted home furnishings, has appointed Michael Rengel chief merchandising officer, …
Incoming president Lynn Lloyd shares his vision for RC Willey
In an interview with Home News Now, he also speaks of leadership lessons learned from longtime executive Jeff Child SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — West …
Another twist in the Buddy Mac bankruptcy
Rent One on track to acquire 8 stores, active RTO customer agreements DALLAS — I’ve learned a lot covering the bankruptcies of Franchise Group, American …
Furniture stores manage slight 12-month gain in 2025
However, larger macro economic factors such as tepid housing sales and high tariffs likely stalled consumer spending in the segment WASHINGTON — Recently released retail …
Ten More with Randi Schachter, Biltrite Furniture-Leather-Mattresses
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the fourth-generation family member of the Greenfield, Wisconsin, retailer. She discusses the hands-on nature of …
La-Z-Boy reports 4% increase in Q3 sales
Increase is driven largely by newly acquired stores and gains in its wholesale business and offset by declines in same-store sales and its Joybird division …
Belfort Furniture sees opportunity for growth with new distribution center
The 260,000-square-foot facility will allow the retailer to expand its in-stock inventory across all price points, enabling faster, more reliable in-home delivery BERRYVILLE, Va. — …
