5 ways mattress retailers can advertise on a budget
Inflation has caused many to pull back on spending. However, unlike individual people, retailers need to advertise to sell more product and make money to …
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IHFRA survey seeks retailer feedback on how it can improve its services, programs and initiatives
HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association is asking furniture retailers for their feedback on ways it can improve the services it provides …
Poundstretcher opens Ashley HomeStore in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia – On May 13, 2023, Poundstretcher celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 968 sq. ft. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom at …
Will Tempur Sealy’s acquisition of Mattress Firm bring new opportunities?
What’s going to happen once Tempur Sealy completes is acquisition of Mattress Firm sometime next year? That’s the big question in the industry right now, …
Existing home sales fell 23.2% in April over last year
Overall sales decreased in all 4 regions of the country, while prices rose in the Northeast and Midwest and fell in the South and West …
There are ways to improve negative customer reviews
In a recent column, I discussed the often less-than-glowing reviews consumers share about their furniture purchasing experiences. In case you missed it, here’s the link. …
TD Bank survey shows optimism about consumer demand for furniture
70% of those interviewed at market believe furniture purchasing will remain steady or increase in 2nd half HIGH POINT — A survey of retailers attending …
Home Depot Q1 results sound vaguely similar to woes in the furniture industry
President, CEO Ted Decker said 3-year period of unprecedented growth was expected to be followed by a ‘year of moderation’ in 2023 ATLANTA — As …
South Dakota State University Foundation honors Bill and Carolyn Hinks of Furniture Mart USA
Bill and Carolyn Hinks have been named the South Dakota State University Foundation’s 2023 Philanthropic Family of the Year. The couple and their business, Furniture …
Factory Direct Enterprises opens Ashley showroom in Milford, Connecticut
MILFORD, CT – On April 28th, 2023, Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC (Factory Direct) celebrated the grand opening of its new 46,248 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at …
