Study shows that consumers are sending mixed signals about the economy
If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out where the business is these days and, more importantly, where it may be headed based …
Category: Retail
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Banana Republic entering furnishings arena in move to remake brand
SAN FRANCISCO – Bucking the strong headwinds at retail, Banana Republic is making a big move into home furnishings. With this move, the chain is …
Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business
Retailer has been family-owned for its duration, serving as destination for high-end furniture in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio markets AUSTIN, Texas — Luxury …
Arhaus sets sights on long-term growth
Lifestyle retailer seeks to double its physical store footprint while also boosting market penetration through social media, other marketing initiatives BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle …
Mitchell Gold Co. seeks court permission to release finished goods inventory
Some products are being held up at 3rd-party logistics warehouses, while others are being held at the company’s own distribution facilities TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — As …
A closer look at how people spend time at home
Latest Consumer Insights Now research explains why upholstery is such an important category among different age groups HIGH POINT — For many in the industry, …
Red River Home opens Ashley Outlet in Texarkana, Texas
TEXARKANA, Texas — On Aug. 17, JP&A Holdings LLC, DBA Red River Home, in Texarkana, Texas, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its …
Success came quickly — but not easily — for owners of Mid-Tenn Furniture
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — At a time when retail is as soft as a whisper, Brandon and Joanna Brewer, owners of Mid-Tenn Furniture, are hitting it …
Providence Enterprises holds grand reopening of Ashley store in Kingsport, Tennessee
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – On Aug. 25, Providence Enterprises, LLC celebrated the grand reopening of its new 27,000-square-foot Ashley showroom located at 2716 E. Stone Drive S., …
August furniture store sales fall 7.8% from last year
Despite the drop, sales activity is still hovering above pre-pandemic levels, including in August 2020 after stores had reopened and demand for furniture started to …
