hhgregg To Open 12 Stores In Mid-Atlantic Region
hhgregg continues to move forward with its expansion plans in the Mid-Atlantic region with the planned opening of 12 new…
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IHA Reports Double Digit Increases For Home + Housewares Show
The International Housewares Association (IHA) reported double digit increases in both exhibitor participation and buyer attendance, at its recently concluded…
Jeffries Names Acting CEO At A.C. Moore
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts has named Joseph A. Jeffries as Acting chief executive officer effective March 31. Jeffries will…
Gourmet Catalog Announces ‘Best Vendor’ Award Winners
Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group today announced its third annual Best Vendor Award winners. “GC Store Members love the idea…
Williams-Sonoma Q4 Sales Rise
Fourth-quarter net revenues at Williams-Sonoma increased 8.1% driven in large part by comparable store sales growth increase of 7.6%.…
NRF Expresses ‘Disappointment’ In Health Care Reform Bill Passage
The National Retail Federation today expressed “extreme disappointment” at the House’s passage of sweeping health care reform legislation over the…
ShopNBC Q4 Sales Up
Fourth-quarter sales at ShopNBC were up more than 7% as the company surpassed the 1 million customer mark and…
Five Retailers Earn Global gia Honors
Five retailers from across the world earned Global gia honors at the 10th annual Global Innovator Awards gala during the…
Shay To Serve As Next NRF President/CEO
National Retail Federation chairman Terry Lundgren, the chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s Inc., announced that Matt Shay has been…
Walmart Debuts Updated Hometrends Line
Walmart has updated its home products assortment with the launch of its new Hometrends line that includes items in…
Big Lots Promotes Several Executives
Big Lots has promoted several key executives within its merchandising ranks, moves that company officials said will position the company…
Quarterly, Yearly Sales At Kirkland’s Up
Fourth-quarter sales at Kirkland’s were up 6.9% as company officials reported that its customers continued to react positive to…
HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® Survey Shows Consumers Remain Cautious About Economy
With the national economy showing some early signs of improvement, American consumers remain cautious and are likely to keep a…
Shopko, Pamida Extend Credit Facilities
Shopko Stores and Pamida stores have each completed four-year extensions of their respective credit facilities, their parent company Sun…
Ghormley Named VP/Home At ShopNBC
Housewares and home goods retailing veteran Rod Ghormley has joined Shop NBC as vice president of the company’s Home…
Pier 1 Announces $1.1 Million Donation to UNICEF
Pier 1 Imports has announced a $1.1 million donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF representing the proceeds raised from…
March Container Volume Forecast To Grow 13%
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 13% in March compared…
Media Enterprises Announces New Spokesperson For The Mighty Brands
Media Enterprises’ CEO Bill McAlister has announced that Anthony “Sully” Sullivan will serve as the new spokesperson for the Mighty…
HSN Q4 Sales Rise
HSNi, the parent company of HSN and Cornerstone, reported an increase in sales for its fourth quarter as the…
Big Lots Q4 Comp Sales Growth Largest In A Decade
Fourth-quarter and total year sales at Big Lots increased as company officials pointed to improved merchandise assortments and more…