Conference Board offers economic outlook for year ahead
Decreases in residential investment are expected to slow in the 2nd and 3rd quarters WASHINGTON — A recently released economic forecast from The Conference Board …
Category: Retail
Retail category is about stores and their stories.
January furniture store sales rise 3.7% over January 2024
Sector has its 5th year-over-year gain since September 2024, offering a glimmer of optimism for the industry this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
Ethan Allen opens design studio in Toronto’s Yorkville Village
Location is company’s 3rd in the greater Toronto market TORONTO — Luxury furniture retailer and manufacturer Ethan Allen, one of the world’s top interior design …
New Z Gallerie owner unveils plans for 2025
Lifestyle retail brand plans to open outlet in California and pop-up store in Texas this year IRVING, Texas — In the past year that it …
FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor
Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …
Coroner’s report: Bargain Hunt latest to file bankruptcy
Almost directly adjacent to the Big Lots here in Rome, Georgia, is Bargain Hunt. Less than two blocks in the other direction is, or was …
Year-end retail sales figures show how furniture stacks up with other categories
Data shows that 2024 was still a challenging year in spite of gains over the past 4 months WASHINGTON — December’s retail sales figures once …
FMG Symposium kicks off 2025 with flair and substance
Jan. 23-25 event in Las Vegas drew dealers, vendors from around the country LAS VEGAS — Heading into the January Las Vegas Market, FMG once …
Gardner White returning to downtown Detroit with new brand-concept store
Retailer’s 14th location in Michigan will feature a wide mix of furniture, décor, art, accessories and gifts DETROIT — Furniture and mattress retailer Gardner White …
Furniture Mart USA acquires 7 Becker Furniture locations
Purchase grows retailer’s presence to 17 stores in the region MINNEAPOLIS — Retailer Furniture Mart USA has acquired seven Becker Furniture locations, plus a 120,000-square-foot …
