Housing affordability remains critical to growth in furniture sales
High housing prices are just part of what it costs to own and maintain a home for consumers of all income levels HIGH POINT — …
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Dorel reports improvements in Q2, 1st-half performance
Consolidated sales increases for the quarter and the 1st half were largely driven by the Dorel Juvenile segment MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported an increase …
The storytelling power of ‘name’ collections
In 20-plus years of teaching, the field of journalism has fundamentally and irreparably changed. The death of newspapers. The rise of social media. The cyanobacteria bloom-like …
A few ideas on how the industry can help young homeowners buy furniture
In my last column, I cited a study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate firm that fielded a study that concluded that …
6 takeaways from Ethan Allen’s latest earnings call
Digital and other initiatives aimed at boosting efficiencies prepare company for growth in the coming year and beyond DANBURY, Conn. — Like other home furnishings …
Domestic manufacturing is likely key to Bassett’s long-term success
Growth in designer business, demand for custom products at retail will likely sustain US manufacturing presence moving forward BASSETT, Va. — One of the strengths …
Year-over-year new furniture orders fall 3% in May
Latest Furniture Insights report from Smith Leonard also notes that shipments are down 4% during same period HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
ChargeAfter report highlights gaps in point-of-sale financing
Few merchants surveyed believe their current financing options meet customer needs, which likely limits sales in an already challenged environment NEW YORK — A combination …
Havertys reports declines in Q2, 1st-half revenues, net income
Company remains profitable and looks to grow in the coming months as it continues to expand its store footprint ATLANTA — Retailer Havertys Furniture had …
Tough retail environment impacts Ethan Allen Q4, 2024 fiscal year
While company remains profitable, consolidated sales declined 10% during the quarter and 18.3% for the full year DANBURY, Conn. — Amid an ongoing slump at …
