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 …
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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 …
Luxury retailers create bespoke ‘experiences’
At the upper end, the focus is on offering desirability, custom design and a memorable experience for the customer The idea of buying and transacting …
Clive Daniel Home receives 7 Pinnacle Awards from Lee Building Industry Association
NAPLES, Fla. – Interior design powerhouse and furniture retailer Clive Daniel Home received seven Pinnacle Awards from the Lee Building Industry Association during its annual …
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? …
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 …
