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Retail Watch

Veteran journalist Warren Shoulberg chats with the movers and shakers shaping the world of home furnishings retail.

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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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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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'The home furnishings industry is a fashion business' says City Furniture's Andrew Koenig

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Want to sell your business? Randy Eller has some advice

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Department stores are doomed, says professor Mark Cohen

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