Broyhill sales top $400M as Big Lots closes out best year
And more takeaways from the Q4 call COLUMBUS, Ohio — Back in August, Big Lots CEO Bruce Thorn said its Broyhill brand would do $250 …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
Sydney Harris finds her place in the family business
The Furnitureland South sales trainer talks about how it felt winning the HFA Emerging Star Award and gives us an inside look at how sales …
IHFRA chief sees continuing industry disruption but some reasons for hope
HIGH POINT — In an industry update ahead of the recent International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. board meeting, Ray Allegrezza said the industry sits “in …
March First Tuesday gains momentum
At the recent First Tuesday event, manufacturers were excited to see key accounts, write business and speak to major retailers about ongoing industry happenings. Many exhibitors agreed that the event is about quality over quantity and that it’s a great supplement to traditional markets.
Ashley issues fourth price increase in 12 months
They’ve come in small increments for good reason as the company sticks to a last-resort approach to hikes ARCADIA, Wis. — Even before the February …
Contemporary Design Group to host three-day Virtual Product Showcase
SAN DIEGO — Contemporary Design Group is hosting a three-day virtual market this month to give members a chance to see new and updated merchandise …
Wyrmwood shuts down Keystone
TAUNTON, Mass. — Months after acquiring the high-end Keystone Designer Furniture, in part to expand capacity, Wyrmwood Gaming now says it’s shutting down the case …
Berkshire’s Buffett pays homage to NFM’s Mrs. B, Louie Blumkin in latest annual letter
OMAHA, Neb. — In his just-released annual letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett says, “it’s easy to overlook the many miracles …
Severe storms throw another wrench in the supply chain
Foam chemical suppliers declare a new force majeure, resulting in allocation cuts to U.S. upholstery and bedding makers HIGH POINT — Just as U.S. bedding …
Blog: By the time this pandemic is over will the consumer be singing a different tune?
By Ray Allegrezza Last week, while I was listening to the radio, I think I stumbled across what could be the current theme song for …
