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Glen Raven invests in major expansion

Glen Raven is devoting more than $65 million to create additional capacity and support ongoing sustainability initiatives. BURLINGTON, N.C. — Glen Raven Custom Fabrics announced …

7 tools to gauge the direction of the economy and 1 thought on rising ransomware attacks

CPA and author Gene Marks says government statistics are politicized and lagging, and economists don’t have all the answers, either SAN DIEGO — Columnist, author …

Loves Furniture consolidating footprint again

Loves Furniture & Mattresses will close a dozen stores early next year, consolidating its footprint down to 13 stores primarily in its core Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich., markets.

Retailers, suppliers cautiously optimistic about 2021

A panel of retailers, manufacturers and suppliers shared insights on navigating the new normal of pandemic business As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a mixed …

City Furniture sets sights on Tampa

The Florida retailer will build a massive distribution center and open 3-4 stores in the market as it enters its largest ever expansion phase.

Designer business, upholstery expansion help Universal thrive during COVID

CONOVER, N.C. — Four years ago, the team at Universal Furniture had no idea their upholstery division would one day help them weather the storm …

Blog: Takeaways from RH’s Q3 earnings blowout

RH may have no peers, but there’s hope for the furniture industry in its upbeat outlook and take on well-executed stores.

Industry veteran, Hall of Fame inductee Michael Massood dies at 96

WAYNE, N.J. — Michael Massood Sr., co-founder of MGM Transport Corp. and furniture industry icon, is being remembered by industry leaders for his warmth, generous …

Cyber attack on the furniture industry, Part 2

Steve Silver Co. was hit by ransomware in August and has one recommendation for the growing number of home furnishings operations at risk of attack: seek expert help now.