What can retailers do to jump-start business in today’s sluggish economy?
We’ve all heard of Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. I always found his use of opposites to be incredibly powerful and compelling. Remember these lines? …
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Designer-driven custom orders fuel Havertys’ business in tough times
Special-order business during Q3 was up 47% from last year, driving higher average tickets ATLANTA — Like many in the industry, HNN 125 retailer Havertys …
Havertys Furniture getting back into outdoor furniture segment
Retailer initially expects to carry the line in 51 of its 123 stores starting in December ATLANTA — HNN 125 retailer Havertys Furniture is getting …
Beyond Inc. announces change in leadership
Jonathan Johnson steps down as chief executive officer, President David Nielsen named interim CEO MIDVALE, Utah — Beyond Inc., formerly Overstock.com Inc. which now operates …
Mueller Furniture opens newest location in Fairview Heights, Illinois
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Mueller Furniture, a fourth generation, family-owned business is hosting a grand opening at its newest location, Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse …
Dufresne Spencer Group opens Worth & Co. in Houston
HOUSTON — Ashley licensee Dufresne Spencer Group has opened its new flagship luxury lifestyle furniture store Worth & Co. here as part of an effort …
Arhaus reports 1.9% increase in Q3 net revenues
Company also reports growth in store footprints with 2 new showrooms opening in Florida and New York this month and 3 new California showrooms opening …
Havertys Furniture reports drop in Q3 revenues, earnings
However, the retailer remains profitable, with an increase in gross profit margins that rose to 60.8% compared to 57.1% last year ATLANTA — Havertys Furniture …
Wayfair reports 3.7% increase in Q3 net revenues
Company also narrows net loss to $163 million from $283 million last year BOSTON — Wayfair Inc. reported a 3.7% increase in total net revenues …
Musings on Italy, where many fine things have originated, including Natuzzi
FIRENZE, Italy — My family marked the occasion of the recent High Point Market by leaving the country. Fortunately for this column, we escaped to …
