A look back at what consumers actually purchased in 2nd half of 2022
Survey kicks off 2nd round of exclusive research from Consumer Insights Now HIGH POINT — With the launch of Consumer Insights Now in 2022, our …
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8 lessons in leadership from the fictional Ted Lasso
Writing a biweekly column is a little like playing roulette. Sometimes the little white ball settles into its resting place under the right number: Bingo! …
Hooker Furnishings to exit Accentrics Home e-commerce division
Company also announces plan to reduce physical footprint of its Savannah, Georgia, warehouse in fiscal 2024 MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings Corp. announced Friday that …
CPSC tip-over standard nearly impossible to comply with and horrific for retailers, panel says
In recognition of the potential impact the issue of furniture tip-over may have on the industry, the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association held a webinar last week …
China-based upholstery manufacturer Morris Home sets up U.S. marketing, product development arm
Royal Morris Living will be led by industry veterans Steve Lush as president and Peter Halunen as vice president, merchandising and product development HIGH POINT …
Spectra Home launches outdoor furniture line
New category will be sold under the Spectra Outdoor brand HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Spectra Home is taking its upper-end looks in living room …
YOY February furniture store sales rise slightly
Only sectors to fare worse were motor vehicle and parts dealers, gasoline stations and electronics and appliance stores WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had another …
Industry veteran Bill Benton dies at 71
Billy D. Benton, a successful and well-known veteran in the furniture industry, died March 13 at his home in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 71. …
Consumers are spending, and credit card debt is rising
Late last week, it seemed like every news source was reporting that, despite record inflation, consumers were spending as if there was no tomorrow. Case …
Versatile Credit data shows increase in demand for promotional financing
The numbers also show higher-income consumers are using more credit in order to hold onto cash MECHANICSBURG, Penn. — Data from credit aggregation and customer …
