Is the industry becoming ruthless in tough times?
Late last week, I got back-to-back calls from two vendors of American Freight, the retail chain based in Delaware, Ohio. Prior to operating as American Freight, …
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Nationwide’s state-of-the-industry panel suggests ways retailers can look to the future
Nationwide Marketing Group’s “State of the Business” presentation during PrimeTime featured five executives who talked about what’s happening at their companies and in the industry …
CIN research to preview planned consumer furniture purchases through end of year
Research will begin publishing Sept. 11 and run for 4 successive weeks thereafter HIGH POINT — Home News Now and its sister publications, Decor News …
Avocado Green Mattress opens newest store in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. – Avocado Green Mattress, a resource for GOTS-certified organic mattresses, recently opened the doors to its newest experience center in Boulder. The space, located at …
With home sales declining, it’s a great time for retailers to try new ideas
It’s a given that home sales, be they new homes or existing ones, impact furniture sales. So, with that thought in mind, let’s take a …
The Home Depot reports 2% decrease in fiscal Q2 net sales
Net sales for the full first half fell 3.1% to $80.2 billion ATLANTA — Home improvement resource The Home Depot, which has incorporated furniture and …
Year-over-year furniture store sales fell 6.3% in July
Sales also lagged from the previous month as consumers shift spending to other areas WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell 6.3% in July as consumers …
Big-box giants adapt to shopping shifts and find ways to get customers in their stores
HIGH POINT — A recent white paper from market research firm Placer.ai revealed some interesting trends regarding customer visit patterns at big-box giants Walmart, Costco …
Are inventories finally starting to level?
Department of Commerce data shows that retail and wholesale inventories may be getting closer to pre-pandemic levels HIGH POINT — For months on end, inventories …
BoConcept launching new fall collection Sept. 1
Latest introduction blends modern design with soft curves in upholstery and wood furniture HERNING, Denmark — Danish lifestyle retailer BoConcept is launching a new collection …
