Premarket sheds light on business opportunities in today’s tough retail environment
Acknowledging that business remains a challenge, many discussed how they are hoping to move the needle with retailers and consumers HIGH POINT — Premarket always …
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BoConcept partners with Danish architect Jacob Lange, Bjarke Ingels Group, on spring collection
Nawabari is inspired by the Japanese art form of binding ropes together to create close bonds HERNING, Denmark — In early April, Danish lifestyle retailer …
CIN research offers deep dive into planned upholstery purchases in 1st half
Sofas, sectionals and other living room seating remain top of mind for those across all age groups, but particularly with younger consumers HIGH POINT — …
Industry association survey reveals credit and risk management concerns
HIGH POINT — Earlier in the first quarter of 2024, Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association recently reached out to its members to get a perspective of …
Dufresne Spencer Group brings 7.0 concept Ashley store to Sterling Heights, Michigan
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – On Saturday, March 23, Dufresne Spencer Group will celebrate the grand opening of its new 47,819-square-foot Ashley showroom at 14285 Hall …
February existing home sales rise 9.5% from January
Despite a slight uptick from January the year-over-year decrease remains in the low single digits WASHINGTON — Existing home sales rose nearly 10% in February, …
Housing construction activity rises in February
Year-over-year increases occur in building permits, housing starts and completions, signaling movement that could boost furniture sales in the weeks and months ahead WASHINGTON — …
Furniture remains a key driver of revenues at Big Lots
Large-ticket sofas, sectionals, beds, mattresses and more keep segment strong relative to smaller-ticket items COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots’ latest investor presentation highlighting its recently …
February furniture store sales down 10.1% from last year
Sector continues to struggle as consumers delay large-ticket purchases WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell more than 10% in February compared to the same month …
Watson’s acquires home specialty retailer Recreational Warehouse
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Watson’s, one of the nation’s largest retailers of home recreational products and furnishings, has acquired Fort Myers, Florida-based Recreational Warehouse, a spa, …
