One year later: How Covid has impacted the casual industry
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American Freight losses weigh on Franchise Group’s Q4, 2020 results
But comp sales up as FRG prepares American Freight franchising push ORLANDO, Fla. — Franchise Group, the owner of American Freight, Buddy’s Home Furnishings and …
Top retailers weigh in on High Point Premarket plans
Nearly 300 visitors are expected to descend on High Point in April for premarket, and top retailers are looking forward to seeing new product and talking about supply chain issues in a safe environment.
Outdoor living hotter than ever according to ICFA survey
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Premarket sponsors anticipating strong spring attendance
HIGH POINT— The High Point Premarket committee is reporting strong interest from invited buyers in advance of the spring event, which this year has shifted …
Industry icon Clem Lange dies at 85
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. — Clement “Clem” Lange, co-founder and chairman of Best Home Furnishings, died Saturday, March 6. He was 85. The company noted the industry …
IHFRA chief sees continuing industry disruption but some reasons for hope
HIGH POINT — In an industry update ahead of the recent International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. board meeting, Ray Allegrezza said the industry sits “in …
A closer look at a smaller Bob’s
The new concept store opens the door to new markets STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even before Bob’s Discount Furniture soft-opened its new concept store here …
Wyrmwood shuts down Keystone
TAUNTON, Mass. — Months after acquiring the high-end Keystone Designer Furniture, in part to expand capacity, Wyrmwood Gaming now says it’s shutting down the case …
Berkshire’s Buffett pays homage to NFM’s Mrs. B, Louie Blumkin in latest annual letter
OMAHA, Neb. — In his just-released annual letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett says, “it’s easy to overlook the many miracles …
