Ten More with Mike Schmidt, macro business analyst with Bread Financial
In this followup interview, the credit expert notes that different financing options all have their place given the wide mix of consumers each facing their …
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Paul Maitland-Smith dies at age 90
Industry veteran Paul Maitland-Smith, the founder of luxury furniture resources Maitland-Smith and Theodore Alexander, died Thursday at age 90. He founded Maitland-Smith in 1979 and …
HH2 Home names John Elting CEO
Executive previously was co-CEO and co-founder of Hillsdale Furniture, which was acquired by a division of Asian furniture manufacturer Green River Group in mid-2024 BLUE …
Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – What’s motivating Gen Z furniture shoppers?
In this second installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we continue our analysis of the needs and wants of Gen Z …
A conversation with Legends Home President David Reitz
Executive speaks of the company’s strengths and opportunities as both a domestic producer and importer of wood furniture TOLLESON, Ariz. — When David Reitz became …
Liberty Furniture names Bryan Edwards SVP, sales
Executive brings 41 years of industry experience to the position ATLANTA — Full-line furniture resource Liberty Furniture has hired industry veteran Bryan Edwards as senior …
Ten out of 10:00 with Mike Schmidt, macro business analyst with Bread Financial
The finance expert talks about the current consumer credit environment and how that is impacting what they purchase and how they choose to pay for …
Apparently, we’ve hit Rock Bottom
Sherwin-Williams’ September Color of the Month has a funny name, but the broader trends behind it are no joke A few days ago, I was …
CPSC announces 3 clothing storage unit recalls in 1st half of September
Units pose tip-over, entrapment hazards that can injure or kill children WASHINGTON — The first half of September yielded three clothing storage unit recalls involving …
Consumer Insights Now Week 1 sheds light on Gen Z consumer furniture shopping needs, plans
In this first installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we address the youngest consumer group, ages 18-29. While they need furniture …
