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 …
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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 …
Severe storms throw another wrench in the supply chain
Foam chemical suppliers declare a new force majeure, resulting in allocation cuts to U.S. upholstery and bedding makers HIGH POINT — Just as U.S. bedding …
Blog: By the time this pandemic is over will the consumer be singing a different tune?
By Ray Allegrezza Last week, while I was listening to the radio, I think I stumbled across what could be the current theme song for …
Havertys promotes Burdette to president
Wolf, Miles and Bautista promoted to SVPs ATLANTA — Havertys promoted Steve Burdette to president of theTop 100 company effective March 1 and elevated three …
Connie Post’s pivot
When the pandemic caused business to fall off a cliff for the industry’s well-known store designer, she decided to really go retail JAMESTOWN, N.C. — …
Refresher: What is First Tuesday?
Industry sources band together to offer a monthly buying event for retailers and designers — by appointment and featuring new product HIGH POINT — When …
Joe Bograd dies at 85
PATERSON, N.J. — Joe Bograd, longtime co-owner and operator of the former Bograd’s Fine Furniture, first in Paterson and later in Riverdale, N.J., died unexpectedly …
Havertys Q4 sales jump 13%, profit more than quadruples despite continuing supply and cost pressures
New stores coming to Myrtle Beach and The Villages and more takeaways from the earnings call ATLANTA — Havertys’ fourth-quarter sales soared to $241.3 million, …
