Broad River plans westward expansion with new Ashley store in Washington state
At more than 100,000 square feet, the location in a former Macy’s department store would be the retailer’s largest SPOKANE, Wash. — As it prepares …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
Future-proofing furniture e-commerce
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the furniture industry is increasingly embracing advanced technologies like augmented reality and digital imaging to enhance the online shopping experience. …
AHFA reschedules 2025 Marketing Conference because of inclement weather
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has rescheduled its 2025 Marketing Conference to Aug. 27-28 because of a winter storm impacting North Carolina …
La-Z-Boy reports strong fiscal Q3 performance
Improvements in retail and wholesale segments of the business drive a 4% gain in quarterly revenues MONROE, Mich. – Driven by strong sales across its …
Conference Board offers economic outlook for year ahead
Decreases in residential investment are expected to slow in the 2nd and 3rd quarters WASHINGTON — A recently released economic forecast from The Conference Board …
Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — To help retailers mitigate the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian-made products, upholstery and wood furniture resource Bellini Modern Living has …
Former Natuzzi marketer Lauren West named director at Steinreich Communications
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Steinreich Communications Group Inc., an international public relations firm, has appointed Lauren West a director, a new position. West is best known …
WithIt names Cathy Valent 2025 president, announces new board members
HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named Cathy Valent, vice president of sales at Springs Digital, …
FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor
Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …
Flexsteel Q2 conference call addresses possible tariffs
25% Mexico tariffs alone could add $1.5 million to $2 million to company’s costs each month DUBUQUE, Iowa — As expected, proposed tariffs were a …
