Why Kim Kardashian is good for the furniture industry
Now that’s a headline I never thought I would write. Famous for basically being famous, Kardashian is that quintessentially American phenomenon: A celebrity spawned by …
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Wayfair’s brick-and-mortar strategy takes shape
Online resource to open its largest standalone store in Chicago suburb of Wilmette May 23 WILMETTE, Ill. — The opening of Wayfair’s largest store in …
Seen at Interwoven May 2024
Home News Now spent part of the week visiting fabric manufacturers and importers at the May 7-9 event in downtown High Point. As always, the …
Stickley retail stores offer window into consumer preferences in challenging times
Events help draw foot traffic, but company aims to succeed on more than just discounts MANLIUS, NY — As a manufacturer of luxury case goods …
Report shows foreclosure activity continues to increase
ATTOM, which identifies itself as a leading curator of land, property and real estate data based in Irvine, California, recently released its February U.S. Foreclosure …
Havertys plays the long game with store growth plan
Company’s growing retail network is supported by regional distribution and home delivery centers ATLANTA — Despite a slowdown in consumer spending on home furnishings, Havertys …
City Furniture’s ‘big bet’ on Tampa
2nd of 5 planned area stores holding grand opening this weekend CLEARWATER, Fla. — When City Furniture opened two 100,000-square-foot stores in Naples and Fort …
February furniture orders up 7% over last year
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report also notes that February shipments were down 5% during the same period HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
Wayfair reports 1.6% decline in Q1 revenues
Company reduces net loss to $248 million, compared to $355 million last year BOSTON — Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair reported a 1.6% decline in …
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2022
Concerns remain among those surveyed regarding job security, income levels, global conflicts and food and energy prices WASHINGTON — The Consumer Confidence Board reported this …
