Furniture retail sales fell 6.4% in May
Overall retail sales rose 1.6% with increases in restaurants and bars, health and beauty stores and e-commerce platforms WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture retail store sales …
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BoConcept rethinks its retail strategy
Company rebuilds US store footprint after scaling back to improve its image and presentation HERNING, Denmark — Danish furniture retailer BoConcept is looking to expand …
When business isn’t great, retailers need to up their game
We must be creatures of habit. I say that because while most of us agree the pandemic pretty much turned most businesses upside down, it looks …
Ashley recalls more than 260,000 motion upholstery pieces because of potential fire hazard
Power sofas, loveseats and recliners have an LED cupholder that can overheat ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has recalled more than 260,000 power sofas, loveseats …
Miskelly Furniture’s digital transformation
Enhanced technology boosts efficiency, customer experience at HNN 125 retailer PEARL, Miss. — In today’s incredibly competitive retail arena, even being on the right track …
Eichholtz plans to expand retail footprint
1st US store opening in Miami foreshadows luxury furniture resource adding more stores in major metro markets MIAMI — Eichholtz’s opening of its first U.S. …
Factory Direct Enterprises opens Ashley store in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC (Factory Direct) recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its new 14,391 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at 241 37th Street, …
Furniture First recognizes long-time board members Randy Coconis, Tom Schwaab
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Last month, in a general membership meeting prior to their annual symposium, Furniture First recognized two long-time board members as their …
Conn’s, Big Lots results show related, yet unique challenges in furniture segment
Both retailers had declines in revenues and net income during their first fiscal quarter. The economy and other factors will determine how they each change …
Smith Leonard: Furniture orders fell 14% in March from last year
Furniture shipments fell 16% in March, following new order rates more closely HIGH POINT — New furniture orders and shipments were down by double digits …
