Perspective:
Something Old, Some Things New
This year, as we pull down the old and tack up the new calendars in our offices and homes, we should do so with a smile and a sigh of relief.
January 2014
January 2014 Articles
Perspective:
Searching for Solutions
By Tom Lassiter
The Web can really move product; everyone knows that. The difficulty is in customizing it to meet your needs.
The Unsung Heroes
By Bill Sendelback
With both manufacturers and retailers shying away from inventory, the role of distributors has increased in importance since the downturn began.
Failure Is Not an Option
By Bill Sendelback
Mike Rupp and his family have taken two-step distribution to another level with their philosophy of doing whatever it takes to make their dealers successful.
Tale of the Ticket
By Tom Lassiter
Once furniture stores learn how to sell patio furniture, a quick glance at the average outdoor ticket will solidify its spot on the floor.
Getting on Board
By Bill Sendelback
Finally, now that it’s the largest category in the hearth industry, recalcitrant hearth dealers are seeing the wisdom of selling electric fireplaces.
Managing a Legacy Brand
By Richard Wright
Kathy Juckett leads 111-year-old, family-owned Telescope Casual Furniture into the future with a firm grasp of her job, and a keen eye on the future.
Barbecue Hits Prime Time
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Who woulda thunk it? A hefty number of consumers are interested in watching and listening to advice and information on barbecuing.
Anywhere & Forever
By Tom Lassiter
Place it in salt water, or on a beach; expose it to the sun, or the rain. Resin furniture is the Energizer Bunny of the furniture field.
Maya Cooking Balls
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Archaeologists find clay balls believed to have lined firepit ovens over 1,000 years ago.
Gas Grills Return
By Lisa Readie Mayer
After far too many years of flat sales, gas grills once again are displaying an upward swing.
2013 November Business Climate
In early December, Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,130 specialty retailers of hearth, barbecue and patio products, asking them to compare November 2013 sales to November 2012. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 197 useable returns.
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