A few action items retailers could use to sustain business in today’s soft economic climate
Selling furniture has never been what I would call a walk in the park. For openers, we are a big “ask.” Statistically speaking, home décor is …
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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” …
Ethan Allen plans to relocate 2 Design Centers this fall
Retailer also has moved its Louisville, Kentucky, location to The Paddock Shops DANBURY, Conn. — Luxury furniture retailer Ethan Allen is moving two of its …
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 …
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 …
Retailers grateful for Memorial Day sales boost
A survey of several major dealers in different parts of the country say the weekend met or exceeded their expectations HIGH POINT — Once again, …
Gallery Furniture lets customers bet on winning party of upcoming presidential election
Those who choose the winner could see big savings on purchases of $6,000 or more HOUSTON — Jim McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture known …
RH opens newest gallery in Palo Alto, California
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Luxury furnishings retailer RH is opening its newest gallery here today, which joins more than 15 other RH locations in the …
Raymour & Flanigan adds 10th Massachusetts location in Boston area
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Retailer Raymour & Flanigan has opened its 10th Massachusetts location, marking its efforts to expand is presence in the Boston area. Located …
Furniture First honors 3 retiring board members
ARLINGTON, Texas — Furniture First honored two retiring board members in person, and one in absentia, at their general membership meeting earlier this month. Lisa …
