Johnston Casuals CEO Joe Johnston elected chair of AHFA board of directors
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance announced Friday that Joe Johnston, chief executive officer of Johnston Casuals Furniture, has been elected as 2023 …
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Think strategically about financing programs in an uncertain economy
There’s no question that continued inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on retailers’ minds. At TD, we confirmed as much during …
Sam’s Club launches 1st furniture collection in partnership with designer Becki Owens
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club is partnering with Southern California designer and lifestyle influencer Becki Owens to launch its first furniture collection. The …
Smith Leonard: YOY new furniture orders fell 26% in September
September furniture shipments rose 5% year over year and 6% year to date HIGH POINT – New orders for residential furniture fell 26% in September …
La-Z-Boy reports record Q2 sales
Company also reports record quarterly retail sales of $252 million MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported an increase in consolidated sales and net income for the …
Being your best means committing to who you really are
We begin life being all that we are. We don’t know otherwise. We respond as best we can to each moment that passes. We learn, we make mistakes, …
Baker Interiors Group names Alexa Keaney director of marketing
HIGH POINT — Baker Interiors Group has named Alexa Keaney director of marketing, a position that had been unfilled the past two years. Keaney has …
Home building slows in October
Month-over-month and year-over-year rates have fallen, marking a further slowdown in housing activity WASHINGTON — Month-over-month and year-over-year building permits and housing starts fell during …
Jaipur Living builds on collaborations with latest rug introductions
Jaipur Living’s latest rug introductions draw inspiration from nature (with patterns derived from stone, geodes and marble, and florals), architecture (with washed tile motifs) and …
Existing home sales fall 5.9% in October from September
Sales decreased 28.4% from October 2021, with month-over month and year-over-year declines across all regions of the U.S. WASHINGTON — Existing home sales in October …
