Furniture stores continue rally with 15.6% August sales gain
WASHINGTON — Sales at U.S. furniture and home furnishings stores jumped 15.6% in August compared to the same month last year as the industry’s rebound …
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Kittle’s Furniture reorganizes its outdoor category
Kittles Furniture exited the outdoor category for several years back in the mid-1990s, but about five years ago—after looking for a category that would help differentiate them and answer customer requests—they got back into it in a big way.
ABC Carpet files for bankruptcy protection
The iconic luxury home furnishings retailer plans to sell substantially all assets as a going concern NEW YORK — Struggling ABC Carpet & Home ended …
Nationwide Marketing Group partners with Installation Nation to address delivery demand, labor challenges for retailers
Program gives the buying group’s members access to a supplemental white glove delivery service that can install appliances, smart home technology and more. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. …
Furniture retailers go long with Labor Day promotions
HIGH POINT — In stock, five-year financing and buy more, save more appeared to be key themes in the Labor Day weekend promotions this year …
CITT clears way for Chinese, Vietnamese upholstery antidumping duties
Agency’s ruling means final duties on imported seating, minus exclusions, can now take effect TORONTO — The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has ruled that the …
Broad River’s outdoor category on the rise
After three years of building excitement for the outdoor category, Broad River Retail’s outdoor sales are up 70% year over year.
HFA letter to furniture shoppers: Here’s the problem, here’s our promise
HIGH POINT — This week the Home Furnishings Assn. distributed a letter addressed to “The American Furniture Shopper,” thanking them for their business, explaining why …
Retailers assess damage from Hurricane Ida
Category Four storm causes major wind, rain and flooding damage throughout Gulf Coast, southern Louisiana NEW ORLEANS, La. – Retailers along the Hurricane Ida-ravaged Gulf …
Wright’s Furniture & Flooring adds private-label The Wright Sleep line
DIETERICH, Ill. — Wright’s Furniture & Flooring, a fifth-generation family-owned retailer here, has introduced a locally-made mattress line called The Wright Sleep Mattresses. The firm …
