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5 tips for weathering a season of change | Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Cheryl Kees Clendenon Navigating the unpredictable “seasons” of a small business isn’t just about the time of year. It’s about facing those internal and external shifts that suddenly test our...
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12 ways to optimize the summer slowdown at retail | Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Cheryl Kees Clendenon Many retailers face a seasonal challenge that can be as predictable as the hot summer sun: a slowdown in sales. The crazy holiday season and spring cleaning (and updating) rush...
View ArticleOnWatch: How you can spot, report and prevent trafficking
Many people think sex trafficking is an overseas issue, or something that only happens in impoverished countries. But trafficking has been reported in all 50 U.S. states. It’s closer to home than you...
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Improve the retail experience by reducing friction | Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Cheryl Kees Clendenon There is one key lesson we can all take away from the last 10 years of a changing retail dynamic: the businesses that succeed are those that make it easy to buy. Giants like...
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How to help communities affected by natural disasters | Jim Alvey
Jim Alvey Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen a significant rise in companies engaging in socially responsible activities to meet their ESG (environmental, social and governance) and CSR (corporate...
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Analyst: The housing market tide may be turning. Retailers should be ready
After the better-than-expected July increase in retail sales, the US Census Department of Commerce reported continued momentum with a 0.1% month-over-month increase for August. This slight rise defies...
View ArticleThe Heart of Culp, Inc. Why Giving Back Matters – Teresa Huffman
Having worked for Culp for almost four decades, I can proudly say that the company’s 52-year legacy of success has been built upon best-in-class service, employee appreciation, sustainable growth and...
View ArticleNeeded: Short-term shelter for those made homeless by Helene | Opinion
My name is Ray Allegrezza, and I have had the pleasure of reporting on this industry for more than 30 years. In that time, I’ve determined that the home furnishings sector is populated by some of the...
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Redefining the luxury design client | Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Cheryl Kees Clendenon Designers often speak of ultra luxury clients as if this is the holy grail to be considered successful and hit the revenue jackpot. But it simply is not the case. Focusing your...
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3 principles to guide IHFC’s renovation in High Point – Opinion
Andmore is currently renovating the International Home Furnishings Center. In 2020, I shared with Andmore, then International Market Centers, how important I felt the façade renovation of the IHFC is...
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