Target generates double-digit comps in all key categories
[ad_1] Minneapolis – Traffic was the driver of strong comp performance at Target, which fattened inventories for the second half of the year. In the home department, same-store sales were up in the low double digits, with seasonal and stationery leading the way. The sector also saw record performance in Back-to-College, Back-to-School and Halloween during […]
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New Hammerton brand nabs lighting award
[ad_1] Viro, a new lighting brand from Salt Lake City-based Hammerton Lighting, has already won an award from the International Lighting Design Competition. Viro’s Fresnel collection received the L A M P 2022 Manufactured Pendant Award. The L A M P awards, in partnership with Design Milk, aim to discover emerging designers and encourage the […]
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TJX: There’s no push-back on higher prices
[ad_1] Framingham, Mass. – TJX Cos. nameplates are off to a strong start for the fourth quarter, executives said this morning. Asked during today’s quarterly call with analysts how TJX shoppers are reacting to inflationary pricing, CEO and president Ernie Herrman replied, “No push-back to pricing.” He added, “We’ve had a higher hit rate of […]
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Uttermost makes a move in Dallas
[ad_1] ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Uttermost and Revelation are moving to new showrooms for the upcoming Dallas Market. After 35 years on the tenth floor of the World Trade Center in Dallas, the sister brands are moving to new locations on the second floor, off the World Trade Center Atrium with an additional entrance from […]
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RoomMates Decor announces “Cream Moonstone” as its 2022 Color of the Year
[ad_1] YORK, Pa. – RoomMates Decor, the peel and stick division of York Wallcoverings, has revealed its 2022 Color of the Year: Cream Moonstone, a versatile neutral that acts as a calming oasis characterized by warmth and softness. The peel & stick wallcoverings brand presents Cream Moonstone within a 2022 Color Trends Palette inspired by […]
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Furniture sales weaker in strong October for retail
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Furniture and home furnishings sales were up slightly in October, but it was one of the weaker performing categories according to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s advance monthly estimates for retail sales. Furniture and home furnishings sales came in at $12.153 billion in October, up 0.4% from September’s $12.109 billion. Year-over-year, the […]
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Georg Jensen expands its product and retail reach
[ad_1] Danish design brand Georg Jensen has been available in the United States for nearly 100 years, but until recently most American consumers have probably never heard of it. Recent partnerships with Macy’s, Williams-Sonoma, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks, along with the exploration of new categories and price points, mean that is about to change. […]
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LA, Long Beach Ports delay container surcharge until Nov. 22
[ad_1] SAN PEDRO, Calif. —The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach have announced that they will delay consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” directed at ocean carriers until Nov. 22. “There’s been significant improvement in clearing import containers from our docks in recent weeks,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director […]
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IDS announces its Designer of the Year Award recipients
[ad_1] Nicole Yee won an IDS award in the sustainable category. The Interior Design Society presented its 2021 Designer of the Year awards this week, in more than 30 categories. The virtual presentation included Cameo appearances from such celebrities as talk show host Jerry Springer, “Game of Thrones” actor Lena Headey, entertainer Vanilla Ice and […]
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Sponsored: A Little Tabletop Talk Between Friends
[ad_1] Tabletop has sold more than ever in the last year, which is extraordinary. That’s kind of a fun thing to come out of the pandemic is that people are learning to entertain with style again.~Martyn Lawrence Bullard Whether it’s serving caprese salads to use the endless supply of tomatoes from your new pandemic-passion garden […]
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