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Report ranks interest in downsizing by state
Tennessee occupies the No. 1 spot based on Google search data related to smaller homes HIGH POINT — As the population ages, it makes sense …
Real family pursues a life beyond furniture manufacturing
The ceasing of operations at Oak Furniture West marks the end of an era for a nearly 50-year-old business SAN DIEGO — The closing of …
2 important industry events with a common denominator: Andy Counts
Here we are early in June and I’m already consumed by two important upcoming industry events, one in October and one in August. While they …
Retail, WWII veteran Hilbert Margol receives Legion of Honour medal during D-Day commemoration
Margol was one of the founders of former Furniture Today Top 100 Retailer Nationwide Warehouse & Storage in Norcross, Georgia NORMANDY, France — Hilbert “Hibby” …
Industry downturn contributes to declines in fiscal Q1 sales, earnings at Hooker Furnishings
Company may look to major cost cuts to stem further losses moving forward MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in its consolidated net …
Breaking News: Case goods manufacturer Oak Furniture West ceases operations
Closing marks the end of an era for a business that was started by Frank Real and his wife in 1976 SAN DIEGO, Calif — …
Natuzzi eyes expansion opportunities
Sale of various assets aims to raise funds to boost the brand’s store and manufacturing footprint HIGH POINT — When Natuzzi announced its plans to …
Bruce Birnbach aims to bring sharper focus to Omnia Leather
As chief strategy officer, the industry veteran seeks to build on the success of the domestic upholstery brand CHINO, Calif. — When industry veteran Bruce …
Walmart targets frugal consumers with new ‘bettergoods’ private-label foods
Does this strategy offer a template for better goods in the furniture segment? In one of my recent columns, I looked at the trend of …
