Perspective:
Shop Locally!
Small is good; independent is better. Small and independent is best.
May 2015
May 2015 Articles
Perspective:
Shop Mom & Pop
By Lisa Readie Mayer
The Shop-Small, or Shop-Local movement is gaining traction as a way of helping specialty-store owners increase their business.
A Year to Remember
By Bill Sendelback
Buoyed by a remarkable sales year in 2014, gas fireplaces are on the road to recovery, but unit sales are still 64 percent less than in 2005.
A Slow Pace
By Bill Sendelback
If you’re waiting and watching for a new home construction to really take off, here’s a bit of advice — have patience.
Texas-Style Shopping!
By Tom Lassiter
Nebraska Furniture Mart is open for business; it expects eight million customers a year and could well generate $1 billion in annual sales.
Citizens Rise in Opposition
to an Irresponsible Proposal
By Richard Wright
A governor’s proposal to ban wood burning during winter months is met by crowds of angry residents defending what they view as their right.
A Teak Revival?
By Tom Lassiter
As the season unfolds, fresh designs, strong early-buys and a trend toward rustic styling have manufacturers in an optimistic mood.
TopGolf Takes Flight
By Richard Wright
Upscale furniture, shade products and firepits add to the elegance of this new entertainment experience.
Room on the Patio
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Pellet grills are taking off; now’s the time to jump on that bandwagon and enjoy the ride.
A Travelin’ Man
By Richard Wright
Rick Baker hits the road for six months to personally introduce Alfresco Home’s Fervor grill to specialty retailers from New York to Vancouver.
2015 March Business Climate
In early April, Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,500 specialty retailers of hearth, barbecue and patio products, asking them to compare March 2015 sales to March 2014. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 232 useable returns.
Parting Shot: Fire Above!
Never have we seen a see-through fireplace jutting from a second story room.
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