Import cargo rates remain healthy after extended peak
- Washington – Although the pace of imports at the nation’s major container ports is expected to ramp down soon, volumes continue to make year-over-year gains. Import ...More

IMM Cologne cancels 2027 show as industry struggles with declining sales
- COLOGNE, Germany — Organizers of IMM Cologne have canceled the international furniture trade show scheduled for January 2027, citing challenging market conditions, ...More

IMM Cologne cancels 2027 show as industry struggles with declining sales
- COLOGNE, Germany — Organizers of IMM Cologne have canceled the international furniture trade show scheduled for January 2027, citing challenging market conditions, ...More

Ethan Allen sales, income slip in last quarter before board shakeup
- DANBURY, Conn. — Top 100 retailer Ethan Allen opened the first quarter of FY2027 with declines in sales and income, although written orders were trending upward ...More

Eddie Ross Brings Main Street Merriments to Fortnum & Mason
- American creative director and author Eddie Ross is taking his heirloom-inspired Christmas collection across the Atlantic. Main Street Merriments, created with ...More

Are retailers leaving money on the bed? 14 ways to build a sale
- Justin Keane HIGH POINT — Bedding accessories may be one of the most overlooked profit opportunities for independent furniture retailers. In a conversation with ...More

Two designers weigh in on creating licensed lines
- HIGH POINT — If all goes well with licensed collections, manufacturers execute product specifications that represent a designer’s vision for a line. Home Accents ...More