I'm Joanne Friedrick, research editor for the Home Furnishings Division. I began my career as a newspaper editor and then became a trade journalist, covering myriad industries including pension funds, supermarkets, gourmet food and security systems, just to name a few. Most recently, I entered the home furnishings category as a contributor for HFN and Home Textiles Today before transitioning into research where I now get to tell the stories behind the numbers for all of the HFD titles.
Recent Articles from Joanne Friedrick
Closing time: Chapter 11 filer Z Gallerie begins liquidation sale
Z Gallerie has begun selling off its merchandise at a steep discount as it seeks to close its 21 retail locations in nine states.
Home textile retailer is branching out with bedroom furniture, more stores
A collection of bedroom furniture is a new category for home textiles brand Boll & Branch, which is also planning to expand its retail presence in 2024.
Rural Michigan serves as inspiration for new seating collection
Designer and artist Sarah Sherman Samuel was inspired by her childhood in rural Michigan for the latest additions to her furniture collection.
It’s Wayfair’s turn to double down on a big sale to lure shoppers
Wayfair is kicking off its extended holiday shopping season by repeating its Way Day event Oct. 25 and 26.
DTC furniture line grows with 2 new sofas
Online furniture retailer Albany Park has added two sofas to its collection, one designed for smaller spaces.
Z Gallerie files for Chapter 11; looks for buyer
The retailer, which was bought out of bankruptcy in 2019 by CSC, is hoping to find a buyer or will otherwise begin liquidating its assets.
Survey hints at how home can grab some of that higher holiday spending
Holiday shoppers are expected to spend an average of $1,652 this year with some of that going toward non-gift home purchases.
Consumers make less space in their wallets for home-related purchases
Just how much has expected U.S. consumer spending for home-related products decreased over the past couple of years?