December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announces its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addition of six new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the home furnishings industry and supporting its members.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Leading mattress manufacturer, Bedding Industries of America (BIA), is re-launching its Harvest Green line of mattresses at the upcoming Las Vegas Market this winter. The collection features brand-new, higher-end fabrics and an updated cover, offering a healthier alternative to the original models.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Denver Mattress Co. announces the grand opening of its newest location in Garden City, Kansas. Located at 1720 Lareu Road, this state-of-the-art store represents Denver Mattress's commitment to providing high-quality, factory-direct mattresses to the Garden City community.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
In November this year, a new report from CBRE projects $160 billion—roughly 16% of all holiday retail sales—will be returned this year. CBRE collaborated with Optoro, a leader in returns handling and technology, to estimate the total value of holiday 2024 returns by applying a typical 16% return rate to anticipated holiday sales, which Forrester estimates will reach a record $1 trillion this year.
December 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
We here at Home Furnishings Business and its parent company, Impact Consulting Services want to wish you and yours a safe, healthy, prosperous and happy new year!
December 29,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Big Lots, Inc. announced that it has agreed to a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC that enables the transfer of Big Lots assets, including stores, distribution centers, and intellectual property, to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers, Inc., which owns more than 400 retail stores in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States under the Roses, Roses Express, Maxway, Bill's Dollar Stores, Super 10, Super Dollar, and Bargain Town banners.
December 29,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
If the trends of this year's holiday shopping continue, increased spending could carry over into the new year, but that kind of shopping is generally a unique state of affairs.