La-Z-Boy appears well positioned for growth
Company has its eye on expansion during challenging times MONROE, Mich. — On the surface, current year-over-year sales comparisons — particularly in the furniture industry …
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Lowe’s Companies reports 9.2% decrease in Q2 sales
Company remains profitable with net earnings of $2.7 billion for the quarter ended Aug. 4 MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies reported 9.2% …
La-Z-Boy reports decline in fiscal Q1 net sales
Written same-store sales for company-owned stores rose 2%, driven by strong individual store performance and an increase in design business MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Inc. …
Year-over-year July existing home sales fell 16.6%
High interest rates and available inventory impact activity throughout the US WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 16.6% in July, a sign that high …
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, …
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 …
