The furniture resale market is a sleeping giant, says Kaiyo founder Alpay Koralturk
The furniture resale market is a sleeping giant, says Kaiyo founder Alpay Koralturk
There used to be something of a stigma around "used" furniture. Now, whether it's to circumvent supply chain issues, get... Read more
20 Apr 2022
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31mins
High Point highlights with Dennis Scully
High Point highlights with Dennis Scully
That’s a wrap on High Point Market! The twice-yearly furniture bonanza just closed its spring edition, and this week on ... Read more
6 Apr 2022
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28mins
"A home-centric lifestyle is here to stay," says consumer analyst Joe Derochowski
"A home-centric lifestyle is here to stay," says consumer analyst Joe Derochowski
As an analyst at market research firm The NPD Group, Joe Derochowski’s job is simple, at least in theory: He tries to un... Read more
15 Dec 2021
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27mins
Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari on his plans for the post-COVID era
Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari on his plans for the post-COVID era
Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari knows the home boom can't last forever, but he's staying philosophical about it. “This ... Read more
2 Dec 2021
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37mins
'The only way we get through this is together,' says Norwalk's Caroline Hipple
'The only way we get through this is together,' says Norwalk's Caroline Hipple
It’s a familiar nugget of wisdom in the home furnishings business that retailers and manufacturers will never quite see ... Read more
17 Nov 2021
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31mins
'The home industry is in the dark when it comes to recruiting' says Elaine Hughes
'The home industry is in the dark when it comes to recruiting' says Elaine Hughes
Elaine Hughes knows good talent. Since the early 1990s, she’s been one of retail industry’s most successful headhunters,... Read more
3 Nov 2021
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34mins
'The home furnishings industry is a fashion business' says City Furniture's Andrew Koenig
'The home furnishings industry is a fashion business' says City Furniture's Andrew Koenig
Independent furniture retailers often get a bad rap. The stereotyped image of a big store out on the highway with bad li... Read more
20 Oct 2021
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34mins
Jerry Epperson: "The furniture business needs better self esteem"
Jerry Epperson: "The furniture business needs better self esteem"
His given name is WW Epperson Jr., but to everyone in the furniture business, he’s simply “Jerry.” A consultant and 50-y... Read more
6 Oct 2021
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30mins
Want to sell your business? Randy Eller has some advice
Want to sell your business? Randy Eller has some advice
Americans have been buying a lot of home goods over the past 18 months—that’s obvious. Less obvious has been the boom in... Read more
22 Sep 2021
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34mins
Department stores are doomed, says professor Mark Cohen
Department stores are doomed, says professor Mark Cohen
There's an old saying: Those who can, do, and those who can't, teach. Mark Cohen is a notable exception. He spent decade... Read more
8 Sep 2021
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39mins