Bill Pleasants: 80 Years on the Right Side of the Road
Bill Pleasants Sr. joined an exclusive club this week: He became an octogenarian.
Featured
Membership
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Charles Danto: 90 Years Young and No Signs of Slowing
Charles Danto of Danto Furniture in Detroit celebrated his 90th birthday last month. Read more…
| Published on February 1, 2021
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Buc’s Make Tampa Proud … While Others Cry Out Loud
The Super Bowl is one of the few remaining “collective experiences” left in America. It is the one day out of the year when it is a pretty good bet most everyone you know will be doing the same thing you are at the same time. Read more…
| Published on February 10, 2021
Education
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The White Glove Inspector Is Heading Your Way
It should come as no surprise that The White Glove Inspector is heading to your store. After all, you invited her! She doesn’t work for your landlord or suppliers, but her opinion of your store’s appearance is vital to your success. Read more…
| Published on February 5, 2021
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The Customer ISN’T Always Right
This may be more than a little controversial but trust me, it’s not a typo. You read that headline right — the customer isn’t always right. Read more…
| Published on February 8, 2021
Appliance
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GE Appliances’ COO Stepping Down
GE Appliances’ chief operating officer, Melanie Cook, is retiring from the company after 10 years with the business. Read more…
| Published on January 31, 2021
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Whirlpool CEO Sees Inventory Relief by Mid-Year
Following months of catch-up in the wake of the pandemic, Whirlpool said its appliance production is now on par with current demand, although it still faces a 7- to 8-week backlog of orders. Read more…
| Published on February 1, 2021
Furniture
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HFA Cites Six-Month Furniture Delays: Report
A gummed-up supply chain compounded by unprecedented consumer demand is pushing back furniture orders as much as six months, according to the Home Furnishings Association (HFA), a BrandSource partner. Read more…
| Published on February 2, 2021
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Will the Biden Administration be Good for the Furniture Business?
That is the million-dollar — or in the case of the home furnishings industry — the $115 billion question. Read more…
| Published on February 4, 2021
