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Veteran exec stepping down at Costco; who’s replacing him?
The outgoing CEO will remain with the company through April 2024 to serve in an advisory role and to assist his replacement.
New Ashley store to be flagship for Asian island licensee
The Sunway Centre store is the second for the licensee and it will be the flagship Ashley store in the country of Brunei.
Which city did Aaron’s pick for 3rd BrandsMart location in Georgia?
When it opens on Oct. 21, this will be the first to open for the brand since its acquisition by The Aaron's Co. in April 2022.
How have retailers changed their assortment strategies over the past 12 months?
Furniture Today spoke with 16 retailers at the High Point Market to see how they're dealing with today's landscape.
Latin American luxury brand opens 1st showroom in trendy Texas city
The brand presents a curated selection of collectible furniture and home furnishings by designers across Mexico and Latin America.
How many beds is Hope to Dream sending to Hawaii?
A fundraiser, held on Oct. 8 at Topgolf in St. Petersburg, Fla., raised more than $33,800 and will help the Salvation Army assist in Maui.
Furniture remains off pace in September, but decline not as steep
The Department of Commerce's advance monthly estimates say the category didn't match 2022's figures but didn't slip as far as recent months.
What did Dunk & Bright see at market? Opportunities aplenty
Retail Editor Thomas Lester spent Saturday afternoon at High Point Market with the buying team from Dunk & Bright, a retailer based in Syracuse, N.Y., with two showrooms and a distribution center.