The gift and home subset of the broader home furnishings business just got through its summer buying season. There were several discoveries to be made
Category: gift and home
Is There Life Beyond Furniture?
As the business of buying furniture remains deeply troubled, many retailers in the field are trying to expand beyond that core category. A few have
Is the Shine off of Shein?
When Shein and its retail doppleganger burst upon the scene in the late 2010s and early 2020s, they were major disruputers to be sure. But
Is the Tariff Terror Over?
Probably not is the short answer but what a difference a year makes for industries that this time in 2025 were scrambling, trying to figure
The Show Is Going On
Anyone who thinks the trade show model is broken — at least in the home furnishings and gift sector — needs to rethink that thought.
Atlanta Kicks off Summer Buying Season
OK, it wasn’t the best of times but it was far from the worst too. While some segments of the home furnishings business continue to