Personalization emerges as key differentiator in residential furniture sales
I’ve come to see technology as a two-edged sword. One side cuts through waste, redundancies, outdated procedures and policies, and more. And that can be …
Tag: featured
November existing home sales rise 6.1% from November 2023
Year-over-year increase is the largest the NAR has reported since June 2021 WASHINGTON — Existing home sales picked up the pace in November, recording their …
Big Lots deal with Nexus Capital falls through
Retail chain could be liquidated as early as Feb. 1 if deal can’t be salvaged or no new buyer emerges WILMINGTON, Del. — Nexus Capital …
Will the housing market rebound in 2025?
Sales of new and existing homes will likely depend on further lowering of interest rates in the weeks and months ahead HIGH POINT — As …
A (suggested) 2025 retail road map for success
With 2024 rapidly ending and a new administration in the wings, 2025 is likely to be a pivotal year for the home furnishings sector. President-elect …
RH reveals expansion plans in North America, Europe
Newest stores opening this week include RH Newport Beach and RH Montecito, California NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Luxury lifestyle home furnishings retailer RH unveiled an …
Will tariff-related demand for US-made furniture satisfy the needs of consumers?
Some domestic producers have limited capabilities and skill sets compared with their Asian counterparts, which could result in a void of styles in the marketplace …
The drive to succeed: Partnering with automakers
As loyal readers know, I teach undergraduates in communication, including a course called Visual Rhetoric. One of our topics in the course is “Artful Design,” …
Passion for furniture makes for vibrant content
But can this same passion extend to today’s consumers so they’ll invest in quality products from legacy brands? HIGH POINT — Among my more endearing …
Boxabl tiny homes are spreading fast and are going to need some suitable furniture
HIGH POINT — Have you ever heard of Boxabl? I hadn’t either, but they must have heard Kenny Rogers sing The Gambler — especially that …
