November 21,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry 
Furniture and bedding sales growth remained sluggish during the third quarter, climbing just 1.7% to $23.8 billion, according to a data compiled by Impact Consulting Services, parent company of Home Furnishings Business.
November 21,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) officially launched its long-awaited Ethan Allen | Disney collection last week -- on the birthday of Mickey Mouse.
November 21,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel has launched a highly-curated e-commerce marketplace offering consumers a broader selection of products based on the retailer’s merchandising expertise.
November 21,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market officials said the escalating “maker movement” is fueling unprecedented growth in artisan-crafted gift and home décor products that will be features at the upcoming Winter Market, which takes place Jan. 22-26.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The High Point Market Authority said the number of registrants at the October market was down 2.4% compared to the Fall 2015 Market.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (WSM) said third-quarter revenues and earnings per share were slightly ahead of last year’s third quarter despite a challenging retail environment that resulted in comparable-brand revenue declines at three of its five major brands.
November 18,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry, Leather Upholstery, Product
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NTZ) said worldwide sales fell 11.4% in the quarter ended Sept. 30 and the company’s net loss widened to 5.5 million euros (about $5.85 million) from 5.1 million euros (about $5.42 million) in last year’s third quarter.