US retail sales in record plunge Nov 15, 2008
Furniture and home furnishings sales were down 2. 5% as the housing downturn hit related sectors. (BBC News -- Americas)
MiVT: Art from Antlers Nov 15, 2008
He uses them in his home furnishings business making lamps, mirrors, chandeliers and more. Robtoy explains, "You can do almost anything with antlers. As long as you have the right antlers and a little creativity in your mind, you can do almost anything.". (WCAX.com, VT)
If you have not heard about the change that is coming Feb. 19, 2009, for all television viewers, then you have not been watching much on television. These notices are not just commercials to get you to buy a new television. Nov 15, 2008
At the top of the list is Home Furnishings, Inc. in Kentland. Other choices are located in Fowler, Rensselaer, Watseka and Hoopeston, since I live in the southern end of the county. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Ark. furniture company to lay off 250 employees Nov 14, 2008
Company president Scott Ostrander says sales of home furnishings and other goods have slowed as consumers warily watch the stock market and worry about the economy. Riverside, which designs, imports and manufactures middle-tier furniture, was founded in 1946. (WREG.com, TN)
Macy's hires new general manager Nov 14, 2008
He's also eaten dinner at the Iron Horse, bought historical books at Fact on and perused La Bella Vita, a wonderful home furnishings store adjacent to our store. At work, he's preparing for Black Friday specials, holiday marketing and a meeting with his regional vice president. (Missoulian, MT)
Finance director position outlined Nov 14, 2008
Attorney John McCarthy, representing the developer, said he also represented Crawford's Home Furnishings in its development agreement with the city for a remodeling project. He said the terms were comparable, including the 20 percent reimbursement of TIF tax proceeds. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Winona’s window treatment guy’ retires Nov 14, 2008
Frosch retired Oct. 1, after 63 years serving the home furnishings needs of his customers, first at H. Choate nd then at Engrav's ... The man who has been the familiar face of home furnishings in Winona for 63 years, first at H. Choate nd then at Engrav s, retired Oct. 1 ... The 20-year-old, looking for a job, answered an ad for a window display position at H. Choate e worked his way up to home furnishings department manager, and in 1968, Frosch and two other employees bought the business. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Wal-Mart Beats Analysts' Forecast With Bargain Prices Nov 14, 2008
Wal-Mart said consumers have become more cautious about discretionary purchases such as clothing, electronics and home furnishings. As home prices continue to plummet and gasoline prices soar, consumers are swarming to Wal-Mart's grocery aisles for rock-bottom prices on cereal, ketchup and paper towels. (New York Post -- Business)
Havertys Suspends Quarterly Cash Dividend Nov 13, 2008
"The historic slowdown in the retail home furnishings industry has caused us to suspend our dividend," said Clarence H. Ridley, Chairman of the Board. "Over the last several weeks, the general economy and capital markets have experienced declines that could not be predicted. We are making this decision as part of our strategic plan to preserve capital, protect the strength of our balance sheet and enhance our financial flexibility as we manage through these difficult times. Although we have no... (PR Newswire)
Optimist Shop Nov 13, 2008
Julia Stiles' designer mom just opened an elegant home furnishings shop on Warren Street in TriBeCa. Judith Stiles Designs is in retail space of the newly renovated Church Street School for Music & Art, which for decades has been the creative hotspot for downtown kids, including the offspring of Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, Eric Bogosian, and Stiles herself. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hotel group poised to make recommendation Nov 13, 2008
The question was more directed at whether or not Dixie Walesbilt was going to purchase the Buddy s Home Furnishings property for use in the parking area. Brown responded by saying the cost of the parking lot does not include bonds or city money. (Lake Wales News, FL)
State tax revenue stable in Oct. Nov 13, 2008
Sales taxes on lumber, home furnishings and food remain well off of what they were in 2007. Automotive and apparel sales tax collections are down too, but not as much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crowds flock to opening of Wal-Mart Supercenter Nov 13, 2008
The store also carries clothing and accessories, health and beauty aids, jewelry, home furnishings, hunting and fishing items, household goods, linens, electronics and more ... Melinda Gonzalez, a supervisor in the store's home furnishings department, feels "blessed" to be working again because Wal-Mart provided her with the pay and benefits she needed. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Don't Renovate -- Refresh With Cost-effective Furnishings and Tips Nov 13, 2008
JCPenney is listening to today's time-crunched, style-conscious consumer looking for casual yet high-functioning home furnishings and, in response, is launching Linden Street, a new private brand of functional, attractive home furnishings and accessories now available at JCPenney stores nationwide, JCPenney Catalog and on www. jcp. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Business Notes (Nov. 13) Nov 12, 2008
A landmark in Needham Center, Abode, a fine home furnishings store, has been purchased by Mary Collins, a Needham native. Located in Needham center for more than 17 years, Abode has become a destination for those from the town and neighboring communities seeking upscale home furnishings. (Needham Tab, MA)
Bed Bath & Beyond the 'Big Box'; Retail Giant Reaches for the Sky with Plans for First Urban GTA Location, at Aura Nov 11, 2008
"We think that AURA offers a new opportunity for condo buyers in the GTA and a new opportunity for our retail partners, as well." The decision of a retailer like Bed Bath d - one that has traditionally pursued suburban, 'big box' locations - to anchor AURA's retail position, rewards the developer's commitment to urban intensification and real estate developments which seek to revitalize the downtown core. "While residents are rediscovering the appeal of an urban lifestyle, so too are retailers,"... (Canada Newswire)
Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more Nov 11, 2008
Drawn back home by the energy boom, the pair hope their "postmodern" furniture and lighting store will create a new market in the city for luxurious, often edgy, home furnishings. Their 3,000-square-foot showroom is purposely mismatched, with everything from a sleek, $7,000 tempered-glass table from Italy to antiques. (Globe and Mail)
Sun parent Tribune Co. posts $124M loss Nov 11, 2008
Retail advertising revenue dipped 10 percent, to $240 million as home furnishings, department stores and other retail segments pull back spending amid weak consumer spending. The Chicago firm publishes the , the and owns the. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Crate & Barrel opens Cincy store Nov. 20 Nov 11, 2008
the contemporary home furnishings chain, will open its Kenwood Towne Place store Nov. 20. The two-story location will be the region s first for the Chicago-based chain, and will anchor the developing Kenwood Towne Place at Interstate 71 and Galbraith Road in Sycamore Township. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
GIANT LI WHOLESALER IS GETTING CRUNCHED Nov 11, 2008
National Wholesale Liquidators sells a wide range of clearance items including apparel, home furnishings, electronics and food. "This is a company that should be doing well in the down economy," said Bob Carbonell, chief credit officer at Bernard Sands, a retail credit adviser. (New York Post -- Business)
Consign yourself to the hunt Nov 9, 2008
In the best-case consignment scenario, fashion-conscious people buy high-end clothing and home furnishings, tire of them quickly, and make them available to their neighbors at bargain prices. Cape Cod is a hotbed of consignment shopping, with at least 14 stores from Falmouth to Orleans offering everything from designer clothing to vintage jewelry to furniture and baby clothes. (Boston Globe)
Huge children's attraction coming to XanaduDevelopers close to signing deal with 'Wannado City' Nov 9, 2008
Retailers will be carefully distributed throughout Xanadu's five theme-oriented "shopping districts" dedicated to fashion, home furnishings entertainment, sports, and family entertainment/youth. The sports district will feature a few first-of-its-kind attractions, including the first indoor ski slope in the U.S. - 780 feet high - and two wind tunnels for "skydiving.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
A tisket, a tasket Nov 9, 2008
After seeing the "For Sale" sign on the popular home furnishings and gift shop in late December, she decided to purchase the store and move it from Hudson Road to a new location at 208 Main St. ... With her choice of location --- a newly constructed building with old-fashioned character --- Larsen brought the store back downtown, intent on continuing the tradition of offering polished home furnishings, accessories and gifts, but in an upscale environment ... There is plenty of space for the cozy... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Dogs Of Store Nov 9, 2008
When shopping for home furnishings, it helps to bring along a four-footed expert in creature comfort - especially if you're in the market for an item such as a sofa that you plan to share with your couch hound. So at ABC Carpet & Home, the Conran Shop and all seven New York City locations of Design Within Reach dogs are welcome, regardless of size. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wickes HQ to be auctioned Monday Nov 8, 2008
The property includes a 210,000-square-foot building, constructed in 1982, that served as both a distribution center and corporate headquarters for Wickes, which was once a well-known local name in home furnishings. When marketed this summer, five bids ranging from $4. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Runway Ready Nov 8, 2008
Bed, Bath, d is pleased to announce the opening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire of its new 37,000 square foot store featuring quality domestic merchandise and home furnishings. The store is located at 100 Durgin Lane, and the stroe hours are: 9:00am - 9:30pm Mon. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Casual coastal chic Nov 7, 2008
Pam Danziger, whose Pennsylvania-based Unity Marketing recently studied consumer attitudes about home furnishings, said coastal cottage-style furniture fits in with a preference for "a casual luxury lifestyle.". "Consumers want furnishings that are fun and functional," she said. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Disney, by design Nov 7, 2008
By Magic Kingdom decree, home furnishings were required to exhibit at least one Disney character, leading to children's play rugs ($65, in Pluto) and nightlights ($9 ... Now Mooney is going further, asking people to think of Disney as a brand of luxury clothing, expensive home furnishings and hip jewelry. (International Herald Tribune)
Community made Kentland's Halloween Festival a success Nov 7, 2008
This year's Kentland Halloween Festival would not have been possible if it wasn't for the following contributors: Harris Publishing, Fair Oaks Dairy Farm, Attorneys Blaney and Drinski, Indianapolis Children's Museum, Purdue University, Lafayette Hooters, Kentland Monical's, Covington Beef House, Fowler State Bank, Fowler John Deere, Shedd Aquarium, Brook Community State Bank, Sweet Briar Patch, Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Colts, McCann Lawn Care, Kentland Bank, Kentland Veterinary Clinic,... (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Container Store's opening organized Nov 7, 2008
The Container Store will be joined on Nov. 20 by Crate & Barrel, the Chicago-based seller of contemporary, affordable home furnishings. Kroger also is expecting to open November, but does not have a set date, said spokeswoman Rachael Betzler. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Havertys Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008 Nov 6, 2008
" Havertys is a full-service home furnishings retailer with 123 showrooms in 17 states in the Southern and Midwestern regions providing its customers with a wide selection of quality merchandise in middle- to upper-middle price ranges. Additional information is available on the Company's website at . News releases include forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied... (PR Newswire)
Victims of the crash: 7 dead brands Nov 6, 2008
Victims of the crash - Domain Home Furnishings (1) - Small Business ... 1 of 7Domain Home Furnishings. (CNN -- Money)
New Reno non-profit opening to help teach job skills and on the job training Nov 6, 2008
Des Idees Nouvelles, new ideas' is a store that offers home furnishings, dcor, accessories and gifts that are earth-friendly, health-friendly, and fair-trade. All proceeds from the store are donated to WACCS.. (KRNV.com, NV)
U.S. Luxury Retailers Face the Grimmest Holiday Season as Economy Withers Nov 6, 2008
The figures include purchases of fashion accessories, automobiles, home furnishings and dining. The wealthy are also trimming spending because ``they don't want to appear out of step'' with their employees, said Harrison Group's Jim Taylor. (Bloomberg)
Consumer Spending Hit by Crisis: MasterCard Nov 5, 2008
1 percent in October from a year ago, while sales of home furnishings, or decor, fell 20. 6 percent. (ABC News -- Wire)
Publix opens two stores in new centers Nov 5, 2008
Mount Juliet Village, a 90,640-square-foot neighborhood center, has retailers such as Active Life Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Fortune House Chinese Restaurant, Sleep Source Home Furnishings and Subway that will open in the center within the next two months. The Publix in the center opened Oct. 29. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Debt from private-equity deals could pinch many companies Nov 4, 2008
After the home furnishings chain Linens 'n Things was bought by Apollo Management in 2005, its long-term debt mushroomed. In May it filed for bankruptcy protection. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bed, Bath & Beyond opens Nov 4, 2008
PORTSMOUTH Bed, Bath & Beyond recently announced the opening of its new 37,000-square foot store, featuring quality domestic merchandise and home furnishings. The store, at 100 Durgin Lane, is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Portsmouth location also offers a Fine Tabletop and Giftware department, as well as a Health and Beauty Care department. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In brief: New cafes for Mag Mile | Linens 'n Things leases for sale Nov 1, 2008
Bids are due by Dec. 1, according to DJM, and the sales are subject to approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, which is supervising the liquidation of the bedding and home furnishings retailer. Pru Plaza gets lease deals The owner of the Prudential Plaza announced it has completed more than 67,000 square feet of lease deals this year, including renewals and expansions, in the two-tower complex in the East Loop. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Marijuana found at checkpoint Nov 1, 2008
On Parker Lane, Rockingham, someone stole 2,000 worth of home furnishings. Someone stole 700 worth of property from a vehicle parked on Elizabeth Avenue, Rockingham. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Havertys Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2008, 10:00 A.M. EST Oct 30, 2008
Such forward-looking statements involve certain substantial risks and uncertainties including levels of sales, competitive pressures from other home furnishings retailers, availability and affordability of suitable future store locations and schedule of store expansion plans. These and other important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange... (PR Newswire)
Isaac Mizrahi on most common style error Oct 30, 2008
For five years, the New York fashion designer has been selling low-priced clothing and home furnishings at Target. But with his new book comes a new job -- as the creative director of Liz Claiborne. (CNN)
Dole, Hagan pledge to disclose their earmark requests Oct 30, 2008
5 million in state money for a civil rights museum and $500,000 for the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point. (North Carolina's other senator, Republican Richard Burr, has pledged to stop asking for new earmarks. (News & Observer)
High-end goods feeling low Oct 30, 2008
Spending on luxury apparel, jewelry and home furnishings by the wealthiest Americans has dropped about 20 percent this year, and confidence among U.S. buyers of luxury goods has fallen to the lowest level in at least four years, according to a survey released this month by Pennsylvania-based luxury-market research firm Unity Marketing. That's bad news for specialty boutiques, upscale department stores and designer-brand-conscious shopping malls that court the wealthy, as well as the middle-class... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
HOUSING: Price declines steepen, delay recovery Oct 29, 2008
More houses = more home furnishings, appliances, landscaping, remodeling etc. High prices seem to benefit the 6 perceters more than anyone else. (North County Times)
Aaron Rents' earnings beat expectations Oct 29, 2008
We still managed to have an outstanding quarter as customers continue to come into our stores seeking basic home furnishings, he said in a statement. The future: Aaron s sold 46 area development agreements and rights to open 125 new stores during the quarter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Net income up for Aaron Rents Oct 29, 2008
"Even though economic times are tough and our stores in the southern and central United States were affected in September by business disruption and property damage as a result of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, we still managed to have an outstanding quarter as customers continue to come into our stores seeking basic home furnishings," said Robert C. Loudermilk Jr., president and CEO, in a news release. Our same store revenue growth accelerated in the quarter and margins improved, even though over... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
To the Editor: Locals are committed to finding a cure Oct 28, 2008
Gaylord Home Furnishings. Gaylord Home Videos. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
John Lewis Department Store Sales Decline for Fifth `Disappointing' Week Oct 26, 2008
John Lewis said sales of home furnishings experienced the steepest decline of any product category last week, falling 14 percent from a year ago. Sales of clothing remain one of the retailer's strongest areas, gaining 0. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Demographics, markets shrink furniture designs Oct 25, 2008
The twice-a-year furniture industry trade show in High Point, N.C., displays thousands of new home furnishings that consumers could see in stores in a few months ... "It's scaled down to the kind of residences that are selling today," Magnussen Home Furnishings chief marketing officer Don Essenberg said Monday, the trade fair's opening day. (USA Today -- Money)
Hilo Hattie has new Waikiki lease Oct 24, 2008
We will provide a more authentic Hawaiiana experience for our patrons, tailored towards our mission of providing shoppers with high-quality Hawaiian-inspired apparel, home furnishings and unique gifts at affordable prices, said John Scott, a former Hilo Hattie merchandising executive who was named president after Nelson and a group of California investors took over the company from founder Jim Romig in May. Design work on the new store will begin by the end of the year, with construction... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Need grows among services Oct 24, 2008
Signs of increased struggles can be found at the local soup kitchen and among those looking for used home furnishings or guidance from clergy ... The United Way provides funding to 26 agencies that provide services to Acton and Boxborough residents, including the Community Supper and Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts, which provides home furnishings to those who can t afford them. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Officials, advocates fear homelessness is rising Oct 24, 2008
One place where the issue of homelessness crops up is at Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts, or HGRM, which provides home furnishings to clients referred by various social service agencies. Some of those clients are transitioning from homeless shelters into different housing programs. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Special report: Economy's struggles hit home Oct 24, 2008
Provides home furnishings to individuals and families in need. Located at 530 Main St.. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Fred Meyer store chain sniffing around Northern California, again Oct 24, 2008
Fred Meyer also sells clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, electronics, toys and fuel, and operates garden and pharmacy departments. Fred Meyer competes with everyone from Safeway to Wal-Mart. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
What slump? Retailers hopeful Oct 23, 2008
Giard said the Colonie L.L. Bean store has several advantages, including the upstate New York weather, residents' familiarity with the clothing and home furnishings retailer's stores in Maine, and a lack of other Bean retail shops in New York. Pioneer's Johnson said customers are having a tougher time qualifying for home equity loans, but there is less competition from mortgage brokers, and savings rates and annuity sales are up. (Albany Times Union)
Winona’s window treatment guy’ retires Oct 23, 2008
Frosch retired Oct. 1, after 63 years serving the home furnishings needs of his customers, first at H. Choate nd then at Engrav's ... The man who has been the familiar face of home furnishings in Winona for 63 years, first at H. Choate nd then at Engrav s, retired Oct. 1 ... The 20-year-old, looking for a job, answered an ad for a window display position at H. Choate e worked his way up to home furnishings department manager, and in 1968, Frosch and two other employees bought the business. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Scottsdale Quarter Will Be Home to an Enticing Mix of Upscale and New-To-Arizona Restaurants and Retailers Oct 22, 2008
" Scottsdale Quarter Phase I contains 260,000 square feet of retail and office space with a projected opening of spring 2009. 86% of the Phase I retail square footage is addressed with restaurants, leisure establishments and specialty and fashion retailers including: -- Williams-Sonoma Home (high-quality, stylish home furnishings and gourmet cookware) -- West Elm (contemporary furnishings) -- Oakville Grocery (gourmet grocery) -- Hennes tz - Hern basics to high fashion reflecting the very latest... (PR Newswire)
Furniture makers shrink designs for smaller spaces Oct 22, 2008
The twice-a-year furniture industry trade show in High Point, N.C., displays thousands of new home furnishings that consumers could see in stores in a few months ... It s scaled down to the kind of residences that are selling today, Magnussen Home Furnishings chief marketing officer Don Essenberg said Monday, the trade fair s opening day. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New shopping district lining up tenants Oct 22, 2008
Glimcher Realty Trust announced Tuesday that it has signed two home furnishings stores, Williams-Sonoma and West Elm, and the Oakville Grocery, a fixture in California's Napa Valley for more than a century. Hrendy Swedish fashion retailer, is also among the shops set to open in the first phase. (AZCentral -- Business)
BPW sponsors The Reality Store® Oct 21, 2008
They must also visit booths for housing and utilities, child care, groceries, transportation, insurance, home furnishings and clothing. Volunteer workers from the local communities are given a chance to give guidance to the students as they make their choices. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
FITESA investing in Laurens County Oct 19, 2008
FITESA s nonwovens are used as raw material in everyday products including disposable diapers and hygiene products, medical apparel, home furnishings and mattresses. Other product applications include agriculture, automotive, construction, footwear and luggage, industrial disposables and packaging. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Stocks Plunge On Recession Fears Oct 16, 2008
Auto sales took the hardest hit while home furnishings and furniture suffered their biggest drop in years ... Auto sales took the hardest hit while home furnishings and furniture suffered their biggest drop in years. (CBS News)
Signs of rally snuffed out as Dow drops Oct 16, 2008
Last month's retail pullback underscored dimmer prospects for staples ranging from consumer electronics to home furnishings. The Beige Book, meanwhile, pointed to weaknesses in every one of the dozen Federal Reserve districts across the United States. (Boston Globe)
Furniture store Gallahans of Fredericksburg is closing after a tumultuous 37 years Oct 16, 2008
Gallahan's Home Furnishings' showroom in Spotsylvania County's Lee's Hill Commercial Center opened in 2001 ... and Sheffield Furniture in the Philadelphia metro area, purchased some of Gallahan's Home Furnishings' assets from Stone-Lee Inc. for an undisclosed sum in January 2007, after Stone-Lee's credit dried up. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
