The plot thickens for players in the Conn’s-Badcock deal
Since the late-December acquisition of Badcock by Conn’s, the dark clouds have been gathering over the principal players in the deal, including the seller, Franchise …
Category: Retail
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Gardner White hosting 2 meet-and-greet events with Laila Lockhart Kraner in February
DETROIT — Furniture and mattress retailer Gardner White will host two free meet-and-greet events with Laila Lockhart Kraner, star of the hit television show “Gabby’s …
Ethan Allen reports 17.7% decline in Q2 sales
Company also ends the quarter with reduced inventory levels and a total of $167.8 million in cash and investments with no debt outstanding DANBURY, Conn. …
HFA announces Retailer of the Year winners
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — The Home Furnishings Association has announced the 2024 Retailer of the Year winners. Furniture industry companies earning recognition include Ashley Furniture Industries, …
Furniture First forms 4th store owners’ performance group
1st in-person meeting planned for Feb. 12-15 at Marty Rae’s of Lexington, South Carolina MIDDLETOWN, Penn. — Furniture First has announced the formation of a …
Clive Daniel Home wins Best Furniture Store Multiple Locations award at 34th ARTS Awards Gala
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Interior design resource Clive Daniel Home has once again secured its position as an industry leader by clinching the esteemed Best …
Wayfair to reduce its global workforce by 13%
Move will result in 1,650 layoffs, save company $280 million a year BOSTON — Wayfair is reducing its global workforce by 13%, a move that …
Ashley to open 9th store in Phoenix area
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Ashley will officially open its newest retail store on Saturday, January 20 in Queen Creek, Arizona. The new 34,986 sq. ft. …
Furniture store sales fell 4.7% in December from prior year
For the full 12 months, sales fell 5.4% compared to calendar year 2022 WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales were once again one of the worst …
Scherer’s Furniture to close its doors after 127 years in business
Liquidation handled by Planned Furniture Promotions begins Jan. 18 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Family-owned and -operated Scherer’s Furniture will close permanently after serving western New York …
