Henderson Harbor Arts Association commissions plan for major performing arts facility - newyorkupstate.com

Proposed concert facility site in Henderson NY
Recognizing the immense benefits that a cultural tourism destination can bring to the Eastern Lake Ontario region, the Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association has launched an initiative that will create a strategic plan leading to the creation of a new performance facility and surrounding access infrastructure on property overlooking Henderson Harbor at the corner of Military and Harbor Road. The 18.5 acre site sits on and behind the former Mark Hopkins Inn.
To guide their vision for the site, a summer-long market study has commenced, designed by RMS Research & Marketing Strategies, that will profile the demographics of the area and the extended region including its current residents, businesses, and activities, and collect input from key area stakeholders. The centerpiece of the facility is a substantial outdoor stage capable of hosting a symphony orchestra, as well as concert and festival programs in all the performing arts. It will also be capable of serving as a platform for various fairs and shows devoted to autos, food truck rodeos, arts and crafts, antiques, and others, as well as private and corporate events.
The HHPAA has commissioned CNY Jazz to complete and publish the study, a regional performing arts organization founded and directed by Larry Luttinger, a resident of Syracuse and seasonal resident of Henderson for over 30 years. Luttinger has a 40-year background in arts infrastructure and content studies in upstate New York.
“I’m extremely happy to be asked to help with the Henderson arts group’s plans and goals, having spent so many summers there,” Luttinger said. “It’s exciting to walk through the site; it has everything. It has incredible potential to transform the economy and profile of the area, making it more prosperous and resilient. The local arts council is extremely capable of managing the facility they envision. The technical aspects of its events can benefit local schools as a vocational training platform. Local and regional artists of all kinds will benefit as well as businesses and residents. The list of potential beneficiaries is long.”
The document will be comprehensive and include recommendations for walkability, lodging capacity, parking, signage, energy efficiency, and pedestrian safety, as well as economic impact.
According to John Culkin, former Town of Henderson Supervisor and current board member of Henderson Harbor Performing Arts: “We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the need to right-size this facility, to put it in the Goldilocks zone to solve congestion and safety issues before they happen. There’s a best-practice way to do this, and we’re determined to create the best blueprint possible for success with this study. To our knowledge, this would be the only substantial concert facility of its kind on the U.S. Lake Ontario coast, or the St. Lawrence coast for that matter, and can shape the entire personality of the region as a cultural tourism magnet. This will give the greater Henderson area a big new way to attract seasonal visitors in addition fishing and boating. We can hardly wait to get going on this.”
Those interested in completing the online study may visit https://RMSresults.com/HendersonHarbor or call the Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association at 315-938-7333.
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Husband's legacy lives on at a special Nelson home by the sea - Stuff

Others have lawns or front yards – Nicola Maguire has an aquatic entertainment area. Her home, on the edge of Monaco Peninsula in Nelson’s Waimea Inlet, overlooks boats and birds and the occasional stranded tourist.
The house was designed to admit water views, sunsets, summer breezes and the sound of lapping waves. It also provides a ringside seat to both natural and man-made distractions.
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“It’s just always changing,” Nic says. “Most people round here own a little tinny, kayak, speed boat or kiteboard, or there’ll be someone out there doing yoga on a paddleboard. People swimming. An innocent tourist driving their rental car through the sand and getting stuck.
“And the birdlife here is amazing. There’s a grey heron’s nest in the neighbour’s massive kānuka tree and I’ve watched the fledglings learn to fly. Or the kingfishers watching the fish.”
Nic is more than a passive observer, though. When tides and weather allow, she and granddaughter Lucie Lane like to haul kayaks out from under the house and paddle into the thick of it. “It takes just two minutes to get the kayaks in the water.”
The house itself reflects a love of mid-century modernist architecture that Nic shared with husband Pat until his death in August 2019. Pat’s engineering skills and experience as a product designer and lecturer allowed him to plan the house alongside the couple’s architect son Patrick. Then, he eagerly took on both the project management and builder’s assistant roles. Nic had a hand in the design too and also pitched in on the construction site.
“I was the broomie, sweeping up and clearing any offcuts or nails, as well as tea lady and gofer person. In the evening, I was interior decor designer.
“For Pat, building this house was fulfilling a dream he’d always had. It was the culmination of everything he loved, all his ideas coming together. He loved the proportions, loved looking at it from any angle and he was very proud of working on it with Paddy our son.”
Nic traces the home’s aesthetic origins to the couple’s teenage years; they met at age 16 when she was a mini skirt-clad Beach Boys music fan and he was entranced by American cars and design. This progressed to a passion for the work of Californian architects such as Pierre Koenig and Richard Neutra.
But it was a family holiday in a small wooden bach considerably closer to home that sparked a notion the couple carried for decades. “It was built virtually on the sand at Kaiteriteri Beach,” Nic recalls of the house that most influenced them.
“It’s still there, actually. And we thought, that would be an amazing lifestyle, to be able to live so close to the sea.”
With four children – Michael, Patrick, Charlotte and Georgia – aged under 7, they parked the idea and returned to family life and work in Dunedin. But the dream of Nelson sea and sunshine lingered and, in 2013, the Maguires bought a small waterfront bungalow in Monaco. Their plan to demolish and build was hastened by the arrived of Cyclone Ita in 2014, which blew the roof off while Nic was home alone.
“It was absolutely terrifying, with corrugated iron flying all around the neighbourhood and the fire brigade turning up. We decided the time was ripe to build rather than repair.”
That cyclone also netted them the mataī timber they used to line the living room ceiling and reading room floor. For a short time, trees felled by the wild winds had their protective status lifted and could be bought and sold.
Pat’s cancer diagnosis came 10 months after the house was finished in early 2017. However, he was able to live in and relish the house for another 18 months. “When he was diagnosed, he promptly got out his design notebook and said he’d better get cracking as he still had work to do. His mantra was always, just do it.
“Six weeks before he died in August 2019 he was in California with our son Michael at a bike trade expo and they went together to a Hootie & The Blowfish rock concert.”
A love of family has heavily influenced design choices in this Nelson abode. Nic describes the most recent Christmas gathering, where seven adults and five grandchildren came together for several weeks and the house easily accommodated everyone. Meals were eaten in the courtyard, often after days of deckside lounging and reading or swimming or some form of water sports. Sliding sectional doors doubled sleeping space and black-out blinds were added so the youngest baby could sleep, with extra beds in the garage.
“It’s been a bit hard for me carrying on as we really grew up together. But when I look around, especially at Christmas time with all the kids here, Pat certainly left a legacy for the family. Not only in his gentle character and the home to enjoy but also the privilege of actually having all that time together,” says Nic.
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We found building a house: Remarkably stress-free and enjoyable. That’s largely thanks to our brilliant local registered builder Wayne Pool.
Pat’s other design legacy is: The original Freeload rack, designed for mountain bikes. He physically made the prototype in the garage and, in 2012, sold the patented designed product to Swedish company Thule Group. Following his cancer diagnosis, Pat challenged himself to refine and improve the original bike carrier system alongside our sons Michael and Patrick and the resulting Aeroe business is now operated by them – see aeroe.com.
Monaco has: A relaxed vibe during the week but at weekends it becomes a playground of water sports enthusiasts. If you walk around Monaco, people always say hello. It has a holiday feel but an unpretentious one.
I have a weakness for: Architectural and design books.
Architectural influences include: New Zealand architects Sir Miles Warren, Ted McCoy and Group Architects. They all complemented the Los Angeles influence and provided inspiration for the materials and landscaping, a New Zealand coastal context.
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Get Your Best Body Ever With These Fat-blasting Exercises, Trainer Says — Eat This Not That - Eat This, Not That

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You may be familiar with the various fat-burning foods that'll lead to a leaner you, but what about the best exercises that'll help you get your best body ever? While there's a wide range of factors to consider when attempting to slim down and sculpt the strong physique of your dreams, it comes down to the fact that the number of calories you burn during a workout needs to be more than the number of calories you eat, according to Healthline. With that in mind, you'll want to check out the following exercises which Denise Cervantes, certified personal trainer and specialist, sports performance and fitness education at Herbalife Nutrition, tells Eat This, Not That! are ideal for burning calories and blasting fat.
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According to Cervantes, a great exercise to perform if you want to get your best body ever is one that builds muscle. Having more muscle means your body will torch a greater number of calories, even at rest. That's where the Chest Press comes in clutch. "This is a great exercise that hits the large muscles of the upper body, and if you do it correctly, it will work the entire body, giving you more bang for your buck if you are looking for fat loss," Cervantes says.
To perform the Chest Press, position yourself on your back on a flat bench. Use either a set of dumbbells or a barbell to press up above your chest, keeping the bar over your sternum. Make sure your lats are activated and your core is tight while you raise the bar up to the sky, straightening your elbows.
Cervantes suggests starting out with a lighter weight and performing 1 set of 10 to 15 Chest Presses as a warmup. From there, you can increase the intensity to 3 sets of 6 reps at least two times a week.
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Cervantes also suggests performing Deadlifts. As she puts it, "This [exercise] can build the legs as well as the back—which are both HUGE muscle[s] and burn max calories. Build these, and you can be a fat-burning machine…considering you are good with your eating habits."
Recommending that you opt for the classic Deadlift stance or a sumo stance, Cervantes guides you through the conventional method. "Use a barbell, and stand with feet shoulder-width apart with shoelaces under the bar," she instructs. "Bend down and grab the bar. [Then, raise] the barbell from the ground, keeping the back from rounding and pressing through the feet. Use your glutes to get to a standing position."
This is another exercise you should perform at least twice a week. Do warmup sets first before tackling 3 sets of 12 reps with a "moderate" weight. Once you're totally comfortable and want to up the intensity, aim for 3 sets of 6 heavy Deadlifts.
When it comes to making fat-burning exercises part of your regular routine, Cervantes says walking and getting more active in general are great ways to increase the number of calories you burn daily. "Most people think that doing one workout a day and then sitting at their desk for the rest of the day will help them lose weight/fat," Cervantes says, adding, "A one-hour workout is less than 5% of your calorie burn, whereas your non-exercise activity throughout your day can be done all day."
That's why Cervantes suggests doing things like parking further away when you can to get those extra steps in, opting for the stairs, gardening, and doing household chores like vacuuming. Heading outside for a walk to get away from your desk can benefit your mental health, while also helping you torch those extra calories you're trying to burn. Once you get into a solid routine, these little active breaks in your day will become second nature to you!
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We need smarter cities, not “smart cities” - MIT Technology Review

A singular focus on high-tech will dilute the vibrancy of our cities and limit their potential.
The term “smart cities” originated as a marketing strategy for large IT vendors. It has now become synonymous with urban uses of technology, particularly advanced and emerging technologies. But cities are more than 5G, big data, driverless vehicles, and AI. They are crucial drivers of opportunity, prosperity, and progress. They support those displaced by war and crisis and generate 80% of global GDP. More than 68% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050—2.5 billion more people than do now. And with over 90% of urban areas located on coasts, cities are on the front lines of climate change.
A focus on building “smart cities” risks turning cities into technology projects. We talk about “users” rather than people. Monthly and “daily active” numbers instead of residents. Stakeholders and subscribers instead of citizens. This also risks a transactional—and limiting—approach to city improvement, focusing on immediate returns on investment or achievements that can be distilled into KPIs. 
Truly smart cities recognize the ambiguity of lives and livelihoods, and they are driven by outcomes beyond the implementation of “solutions.” They are defined by their residents’ talents, relationships, and sense of ownership—not by the technology that is deployed there. 
This more expansive concept of what a smart city is encompasses a wide range of urban innovations. Singapore, which is exploring high-tech approaches such as drone deliveries and virtual-reality modeling, is one type of smart city. Curitiba, Brazil—a pioneer of the bus rapid transit system—is another. Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, with its passively cooled shopping center designed in 1996, is a smart city, as are the “sponge cities” across China that use nature-based solutions to manage rainfall and floodwater.
Where technology can play a role, it must be applied thoughtfully and holistically—taking into account the needs, realities, and aspirations of city residents. Guatemala City, in collaboration with our country office team at the UN Development Programme, is using this approach to improve how city infrastructure—including parks and lighting—is managed. The city is standardizing materials and designs to reduce costs and labor,  and streamlining approval and allocation processes to increase the speed and quality of repairs and maintenance. Everything is driven by the needs of its citizens. Elsewhere in Latin America, cities are going beyond quantitative variables to take into account well-being and other nuanced outcomes. 
In her 1961 book The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs, the pioneering American urbanist, discussed the importance of sidewalks. In the context of the city, they are conduits for adventure, social interaction, and unexpected encounters—what Jacobs termed the “sidewalk ballet.” Just as literal sidewalks are crucial to the urban experience, so is the larger idea of connection between elements.
Truly smart cities recognize the ambiguity of lives and livelihoods, and they are driven by outcomes beyond the implementation of “solutions.”
However, too often we see “smart cities” focus on discrete deployments of technology rather than this connective tissue. We end up with cities defined by “use cases” or “platforms.” Practically speaking, the vision of a tech-centric city is conceptually, financially, and logistically out of reach for many places. This can lead officials and innovators to dismiss the city’s real and substantial potential to reduce poverty while enhancing inclusion and sustainability.
In our work at the UN Development Programme, we focus on the interplay between different components of a truly smart city—the community, the local government, and the private sector. We also explore the different assets made available by this broader definition: high-tech innovations, yes, but also low-cost, low-tech innovations and nature-based solutions. Big data, but also the qualitative, richer detail behind the data points. The connections and “sidewalks”—not just the use cases or pilot programs. We see our work as an attempt to start redefining smart cities and increasing the size, scope, and usefulness of our urban development tool kit.
Smart cities haven’t brought the tangible improvements that many hoped they would. What comes next?
We continue to explore how digital technology might enhance cities—for example, we are collaborating with major e-commerce platforms across Africa that are transforming urban service delivery. But we are also shaping this broader tool kit to tackle the urban impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. 
The UrbanShift initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme in partnership with UNDP and many others, is working with cities to promote nature-based solutions, low-carbon public transport, low-emission zones, integrated waste management, and more. This approach focuses not just on implementation, but also on policies and guiderails. The UNDP Smart Urban Innovations Handbook aims to help policymakers and urban innovators explore how they might embed “smartness” in any city.
Our work at the United Nations is driven by the Sustainable Development Goals: 17 essential, ambitious, and urgent global targets that aim to shape a better world by 2030. Truly smart cities would play a role in meeting all 17 SDGs, from tackling poverty and inequality to protecting and improving biodiversity. 
Coordinating and implementing the complex efforts required to reach these goals is far more difficult than deploying the latest app or installing another piece of smart street furniture. But we must move beyond the sales pitches and explore how our cities can be true platforms—not just technological ones—for inclusive and sustainable development. The well-being of the billions who call the world’s cities home depends on it.
Riad Meddeb is interim director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. Calum Handforth is an advisor for digitalization, digital health, and smart cities at the UNDP Global Centre.
This story was part of our July/August 2022 issue.
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The best smart kitchen appliances for 2022 - Digital Trends

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Smart home devices add easy automations to your daily life, allowing you to control lighting, locks, entertainment hardware, and more, all through simple voice commands or with an intuitive and personalized companion app. But when it comes time to throw dinner together for the whole family, who says the web-connected fun has to stop in the kitchen?
Whether you're looking for a hands-free microwave experience, a coffee maker that knows exactly how you like your morning joe, or a fully-loaded fridge that allows you to chat with family, listen to music, control your smart devices, and more, we've put together this roundup of the best smart kitchen appliances to help you pick out some of the best web-connected cooking (and cleaning) tech.
Why you should buy this: You want a web-connected microwave that can interact with your Echo devices.
Who it's for: Alexa households and those looking for a top-notch microwave from a trusted brand.
Why we picked the Toshiba ML-EM34P Smart Microwave:
Sometimes when you're jumbling a medley of kitchen tasks, it would be convenient to be able to ask a voice assistant to help with some meal prep. Well, now you can, thanks to the awesome countertop savant that is the Toshiba ML-EM34P Smart Microwave.
Featuring Alexa support, you can use an Echo device to interact with the ML-EM34P. Commands include starting and stopping a microwave cycle, activating a cooking cycle with a certain time ("Alexa, defrost for two minutes in my microwave"), and more. Do note that the microwave itself doesn't have Alexa built into it, so you'll need to have an Echo device nearby in order to use the voice features.
At 1.3 cubic feet, this stainless steel microwave is also plenty large for most reheated meals, TV dinners, and other types of small- to medium-sized cookware. We also love the inclusion of a humidity sensor that automatically adjusts the cooking temperature based on the food you're heating up.
Why you should buy this: Your sous vide cooking is picking up steam, so you want a fantastic appliance that matches your amped-up cuisines.
Who it's for: Those looking to add a little automation to their next batch of sous vide meals.
Why we picked the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker:
Sous vide cooking is a unique cuisine-style straight from the kitchens of France. The basics involve vacuum-sealed foods being submerged in a pot of boiling water that is brought up to a very specific temperature and then circulated evenly throughout the cooking cycle.
Where traditional sous vide machines require the manual inputting of temperature settings, this Anova Culinary cooker is web-connected, which allows you to choose and input recipes from the Anova app directly to the cooker. It even picks all the correct time and temperature settings! The only thing you'll need to do is clamp this bad boy to the side of your pot, and you're good to go.
While some users have complained about the unit losing its Wi-Fi connection, this seems to be a small enough trouble that a majority of sous vide cooks are not experiencing.
Why you should buy this: You want a faucet that will react to basic hand gestures, allowing for easy kitchen sink controls.
Who it's for: Those looking to cut down on water usage and cooks who always have their hands full.
Why we picked the Owofan Touchless Smart Faucet:
Smart faucets have seen a big step-up in popularity over the last couple of years, and Owofan offers an excellent product to match up with this increased demand.
While you're not going to be firing up your kitchen sink with a companion app, the Owofan Touchless Smart Faucet is equipped with a "smart" motion sensor. When you wave your hand past the front of the sensor, the sink turns on. Wave it past again, and the sink turns off. Turn on the water and accidentally leave the room for 15 minutes? The Owofan includes an auto shut-off feature that turns off the water after three minutes of inactivity.
Designed with stainless steel and lead-free materials, the Owofan also sports two spraying modes and a 23.6-inch extendable hose for the toughest of cleaning jobs.
Why you should buy this: You're looking for a pressure cooker that can access, prepare, and cook foods, all through a companion app.
Who it's for: Pressure cooker enthusiasts that want to cut out some meal-prepping time.
Why we picked the Instant Pot Pro Plus:
In the world of pressure cookers, Instant Pot reigns supreme. Designing and engineering some of the top countertop cookers on the market, Instant Pots include a medley of cooking options, are easy to clean, and are durable and long-lasting.
Now what about Wi-Fi connectivity? With the Instant Pot Pro Plus, the company has that covered, too. Once the Pro Plus is connected to your network, you can download the Instant Brands Connect app to automatically input step-by-step recipes into the pressure cooker. Just throw your food in, choose the meal from the app, and you're good to go.
On top of automatic meal-prep, you can also use the Connect app to manually enter cook times, choose cooking presets, adjust temperature, release steam, and more.
Why you should buy this: You love Keurig machines and want a coffee maker that knows exactly how to brew based on the pod you place into it.
Who it's for: Keurig fans and those looking to truly "set it and forget it" when it comes to brewing coffee.
Why we picked the Keurig K-Supreme Plus:
When it comes to coffee-brewing, Keurig has long been a celebrated name for both the home and workplace. The Keurig K-Supreme Plus Smart takes things to the next level with a feature called BrewID.
After purchasing a set of Keurig coffee pods, BrewID is able to detect exactly what pod you've placed in the chamber, adjusting settings and cup size to deliver the best-tasting hot beverage. And with the Keurig app, you can even connect the K-Supreme to Wi-Fi, allowing you to dial in brew settings without even needing to be near the machine.
On top of five strength and six temperature settings, and the option to store up to 10 favorite brew presets, the Keurig K-Supreme is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to fire up a cup of coffee without even lifting a finger.
Why you should buy this: You want a powerful dishwasher that is filled with easy-to-use features.
Who it's for: Those who want a heavy-duty smart appliance from a trusted brand.
Why we picked the LG Studio Top-Control 24-Inch Dishwasher:
A solid dishwasher can truly make all the difference in the kitchen, especially when said appliance is able to connect to Wi-Fi for a suite of awesome diagnostic features. And the LG Studio Top-Control 24-Inch Dishwasher is a perfect example of a smart appliance done right.
First and foremost, the LG Studio is absolutely loaded with cleaning tech. You've got four QuadWash spray arms for blasting your dishes and cutlery from every conceivable angle, TrueSteam for top-notch drying, a height-adjustable third rack, and extremely quiet operation. There's even Dual Zone cleaning, which automatically adjusts water pressure for both the top and bottom compartments of the washer.
In terms of smart features, the LG Studio is part of LG's ThinQ lineup of appliances. Once you download the ThinQ app and connect your washer to Wi-Fi, you can control the unit with Alexa and Google Assistant, monitor wash cycles, and receive alerts if there's something wrong with the washer.
Why you should buy this: You want a smart refrigerator that the whole family can use to store food, keep up to date on what the next grocery trip will look like, and more.
Who it's for: Homeowners that want a refrigerator that functions like a whole-home smart command center.
Why we picked the Samsung FamilyHub 4-Door Refrigerator:
Aside from your HVAC system, what large appliance could be more important than your home's refrigerator? While Samsung has always been a reliable name when it comes to fridges, nothing says "cutting-edge" like the company's 28-cubic-foot FamilyHub 4-Door Refrigerator.
With Twin Cooling Plus onboard, the FamilyHub is able to maintain perfect humidity levels inside the fridge, ensuring your food doesn't receive freezer burn or spoil. That's on top of a FlexZone drawer with four unique temperature settings, a 4.2-pound ice tub capacity, and adjustable shelves.
But the real fun starts when you connect the FamilyHub to Wi-Fi. The fridge's interactive touchscreen allows the whole family to add digital sticky notes and pictures, stream music, access and control Samsung smart devices, and even see inside the fridge on the go through the FamilyHub's three built-in cameras.
There's even Samsung Bixby support, which allows you to control the fridge through voice commands and receive alerts on your mobile device.
When it comes to smart kitchen tech, it's important to know what features you're looking for your appliances to have. Do you want hardware that throws in a couple of basic sensors to add automation? Or are you looking for a fully-outfitted smart refrigerator that doubles as a command center for your home's Internet-of-Things ecosystem?
You also want to go with a trusted brand whenever possible. Big names like Samsung, LG, and Toshiba have been producing long-lasting kitchen tech for decades and are typically the best models when it comes to expanded, web-connected features, companion apps, and overall customer support.
Yes and no. If you're looking at cheaper appliance categories, like coffee makers and pressure cookers, the addition of smart features shouldn't bump the price up too immensely.
That being said, larger, more industrial appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators can be pricy to begin with. So after tossing in web features, you could be easily looking at a $1,500-plus investment for your home.
Yes! There are a number of smart kitchen appliances that feature support for voice assistants, including Alexa, Google Assistant, Bixby, and more. Commands can be as basic as starting or stopping a cooking cycle or as advanced as automatic meal preparation for devices like web-connected pressure cookers.
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Are furniture retailers facing an inventory catch-22? | Bill McLoughlin - Furniture Today

As we move through summer market season, it’s increasingly apparent that retailers’ appetite for new goods is less than robust. That’s not surprising, of course, given the speed with which consumers went from desperate to disinterest when it comes to buying home furnishings.
That’s not to say that business has come to a standstill. Thankfully, it hasn’t. By most accounts it has simply returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, the frenetic effort to stockpile product during the supply chain crisis has left many with a glut of inventory and not necessarily of the most desirable goods.
And therein lays the challenge.
When consumers were willing to buy whatever they could get their hands on, many retailers reacted in kind, buying up whatever they could get. It didn’t matter if it was on trend, a best seller or one of the key styles that need to be represented on selling floors.
It also didn’t matter that prices were inflated by surcharges or other cost increases. The goal was to be in-stock; everything else was secondary. But then, like retail’s version of musical chairs, the music stopped, and there was no place for the inventory to sit (or more accurately be sold).
As a result, many retailers are now unable to find space for new goods. Additionally, the inventory now sitting in warehouses or still coming in from previous orders is often priced higher than the current market conditions can support or worse, misaligned with current demand.
That raises some challenging questions.
Do you sell the inventory you have at whatever price you can get and take the loss or the lower margin? Maybe, but what impact does that have on the balance sheet and consumer expectations about price-value relationships going forward?
You could wait it out and let the goods sit until you can move them through the system. But how long will that take, and what happens to revenue in the meantime? For many, there’s significant money tied up in that inventory, and the wrong decision could mean the difference between keeping the doors open or having to close them permanently.
Both paths are fraught with pitfalls and potential negative consequences.
Manufacturers, in turn, are facing their own inventory challenges, not to mention a blunted ability to develop and market new products in an environment where open-to-buy dollars are scarce and many customers simply don’t have space to add new goods.
If that sounds dire, it is. For some.
For others, it’s an opportunity to market their way out of a challenge and into major market share growth. That opportunity will start this week in Las Vegas, where some will be on hand to explore product, networking and partnership opportunities.
Others will stay home, perhaps thinking there’s little to be gained unless there’s product to be bought or sold. That’s unfortunate, as the commerce of ideas is as important as any other commerce.
See you at market … or not.
I’m Bill McLoughlin, Editor in Chief at Furniture Today and Editorial Director for BridgeTower Media's Home Furnishings Division. In the more than 25 years I’ve covered retail I've seen tremendous changes in the way people shop and the way companies serve the consumer. My goal is to share that experience and the insights gained along the way. This is an industry made great by its people and I look forward to meeting and conversing with as many of you as I can. Your comments are always welcome and encouraged.
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