Gamburg’s Furniture to close after 94 years in business in Pennsylvania
Store closing occurs with the retirement of owners Sidney and Joyce Gamburg HATBORO, Penn. — Retailer Gamburg’s Furniture is going out of business after 94 …
Category: Up Close
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Survey predicts consumers will be looking for deals in all product segments
If the old chestnut about misery loving company is true, then the home furnishings sector should not feel alone — especially when the topic centers …
Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
WASHINGTON – Starting Sept. 1, furniture manufacturers and retailers must comply with new furniture safety requirements. Clothing storage furniture, such as dressers, must meet stability …
Providence Enterprises opens new Ashley showroom in Morristown, Tennessee
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – On Aug. 10, 2023, Providence Enterprises, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its new 27,000 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at 130 Terrace …
Martin Furniture doubles showroom presence at High Point Market
HIGH POINT – Case goods manufacturer Martin Furniture is doubling its showroom presence here during the October High Point Market by occupying additional space across …
Consumer confidence drops in August
Lower index erases gains seen in June and July as consumers deal with higher gas prices and interest rates WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell in …
Flexsteel conference call highlights bright spots, opportunities ahead
Company is making headway from previous quarters despite ongoing challenges in the marketplace DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel’s latest quarterly results released last week show a …
CPSC urges consumers to stop using certain Classic Brands gel memory foam mattresses
Because the company is going out of business, the CPSC said it is unable to conduct a recall of the products WASHINGTON — The U.S. …
Southern Furniture expands sales, merchandising team
New hires, promotions bring years of industry experience to Southern Motion and sister company Fusion Furniture PONTOTOC, Miss. — Southern Furniture Industries, the parent of …
Lowe’s Companies reports 9.2% decrease in Q2 sales
Company remains profitable with net earnings of $2.7 billion for the quarter ended Aug. 4 MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies reported 9.2% …
