Gardner White Announces New Brand Concept, GW HOME, to Debut in Detroit

Gardner White's first GW HOME store will feature three stories of custom curated stylish furniture and home décor; offering art, accessories and unique gifts including one-of-a-kind finds through local partnerships and collaborations.

Beyond, Inc. To Reunite Bed Bath & Beyond With Buy Buy Baby

Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the global rights of the Buy Buy Baby brand for $5 million.

Rugs Come into Focus at CCA Convention, ConneXtion 2025

Carpet One and Flooring America dealers talk up sales success with cut and sew broadloom at CCA Global Partners conneXtion 2025 convention.

Macy’s, Inc. Provides Fourth Quarter 2024 Update

Macy’s, Inc. provided an update on its fiscal fourth quarter 2024 results and outlook

Target Provides Holiday Sales Update, Announces Leadership Team Changes

Target reported that during November and December combined, total sales increased 2.8 percent, comparable sales increased 2 percent and digital sales grew nearly 9 percent; and announced executive leader retirements and named successors.

Macy's, Inc. Confirms Planned 66 Macy's Store Closures

Sixty-six Macy's locations will close as part of the company's Bold New Chapter strategy.

Import Cargo to Remain Elevated in January

The nation’s major container ports continue to see a surge in imports that is expected to continue because of potential increases in tariffs.

Exclusive: Flooring Retailer Weigh In on 2024 Rug Sales

RugNews.com surveyed flooring retailers from coast to coast and finds that during 2024 area rugs continued to grow in prominence and importance.

157 Million Consumers to Shop on Super Saturday

An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to a survey released by National Retail Federation.

RH Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

RH reports third quarter demand increased 13% despite tough housing market, revises Q4 estimates up; announces 2025 introduction of RH Couture Upholstery, a significant new brand extension in the fall of 2024, 7 domestic store openings and minimal impact if tariffs on Chinese goods take effect.

JCPenney Tops The List Again in USA Today’s 2024 Readers' Choice Poll

For the 2nd year in a row, JCPenney was awarded the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Department Store.

US Black Friday Retail Sales Up +3.4% vs. Last Year

Consumers valued deals and promotions on Black Friday, e-commerce sales grew +14.6% compared to 2023 reports Mastercard SpendingPulse.

Loloi Brothers Launch E-Comm Home Brand, Joon Loloi

Founded by Cyrus and Steven Loloi, Joon Loloi is a new online retailer offering its own branded rugs, furniture, lighting, décor and more direct to consumers.

Kohl's Announces New CEO

Ashley Buchanan has been appointed chief executive officer and board member of Kohls, starting Jan. 15, 2025. 

Import Cargo Rising as Higher Tariffs and Potential Port Strike Approach

With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major ports are expected to see a continued surge in imports.

The Rug Company Opens First Dubai Showroom

Kirkland's Home and Beyond, Inc. to Revitalize Bed Bath & Beyond Brand with Neighborhood Store Strategy

Kirkland's to become Beyond's exclusive brick-and-mortar operator and licensee for new, smaller format (up to 15k square feet) 'neighborhood' Bed Bath & Beyond locations to identify potential store conversion opportunities or new markets.

Target Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings

Target reports third quarter comparable sales increased 0.3 percent, driven by strong traffic and digital performance.

Record Number of Shoppers Expected Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

ICYMI: NRF Releases 2024 Winter Holiday Consumer Spending Expectations

The National Retail Federation announced Tuesday that consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.