Home Depot reports 9.4% increase in Q1 sales
Overall same-store sales rose .3% during same quarterly period ended May 4 ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported $39.9 billion in sales for …
Category: Up Close
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Logistics expert explains exemptions on reciprocal tariffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the IEEPA/reciprocal tariffs were implemented, an exception was granted to goods that were laden on a vessel prior to April 5 …
Longtime AFMA government affairs executive Joseph Gregory Gerard dies at age 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Joseph Gregory Gerard, a longtime government affairs executive with the former American Furniture Manufacturers Association, died April 29. He was 85. …
10 out of 10 with Angelo JR Marzilli of Decor-Rest
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviewed the top executive with Canadian manufacturer Decor-Rest Furniture heading into the recently concluded April High Point Market, when …
Elements International Room Packages concept aims to take guesswork out of living room buys
Full-line resource showcased concept at April market, offering dealers complete settings retailing at $1,999 HIGH POINT — Like most other full-line furniture resources, Elements International …
Malaysian International Furniture Fair sees increase in attendance from buyers, exhibitors
March 1-4 show also reports an increase in written orders during the event KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The 2025 edition of the Malaysian International Furniture …
When we set goals, how we pursue them is critical
What our goal is at any given time drives us forward. We land on our goal by identifying an opportunity for improvement, a need to …
Arhaus reports 5.5% increase in Q1 revenue
During quarter, lifestyle retailer also completed 5 showroom projects including 1 opening and 4 relocations BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle retailer Arhaus reported a 5.5% …
Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
10 out of 10 with Billy Lindler, president and CEO of USSI
In this latest episode of 10 out of 10, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive with the logistics and warehousing services …
