Providence Enterprises opens Ashley store in Chillicothe, Ohio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Thursday, Nov. 9, Providence Enterprises LLC celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 22,000-square-foot Ashley showroom here. Special guests …
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Retailers offer aggressive Black Friday promotions
This week, furniture retailers are hoping to cash in on their last big holiday weekend promotion of the year — Black Friday. As with other …
Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors to close after 128 years in business
Retailer recognized as a leader in contemporary and luxury furnishings MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After 128 years of family ownership, Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors is going out …
Crate & Barrel launches its 1st virtual store
Concept created in partnership with e-commerce platform Obsess takes form of retailer’s flagship store in Flatiron neighborhood NEW YORK — Crate & Barrel has launched …
Furniture First adds 3 retailers to its ranks
Newest members include Johnson Furniture in Alabama, Outrageous Interiors in Georgia and Vinson Fine Furniture in Ohio MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Three retailers have recently been …
Factory Direct Enterprises opens Ashley showroom in Hamden, Connecticut
HAMDEN, Conn. – On November 4, Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC (Factory Direct) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 18,830 sq. ft. Ashley …
Furniture store sales fall 11.8% from October 2022
Sector continues to falter amid competition from other segments including health and beauty stores and restaurants WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell nearly 12% in …
Court sets Dec. 5 deadline to bid for Z Gallerie assets
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has set a noon Dec. 5 deadline to bid on the assets …
Suggestions for how manufacturers can jump-start business
In a recent column, I talked about the need for our sector to change it up, employ new strategies, take calculated risks and generally wow …
Older furniture pieces find a new home thanks to consignment sales
Savvy consumers can find great deals on secondhand furniture, other home decor. Does this represent an opportunity for furniture stores? WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A recent …
