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Bassett Furniture Climbs as Retail Gains Offset Revenue Dip

Investors pushed Bassett Furniture shares up 8.6% on Thursday, reaching $20.41, as the manufacturer navigated a shifting retail landscape. The company reported a second-quarter profit of $2 million, signaling resilience despite a marginal decline in total revenue, which settled at $83.8 million for the period.

The performance underscores a successful push to bolster retail traffic, with sales in that segment climbing 2.4% compared to the previous year. CEO Robert Spilman attributed the boost to a well-timed Memorial Day campaign, noting that refined digital marketing and targeted direct mail strategies effectively funneled customers toward both physical showrooms and the company's digital storefront. This quarterly gain brings the stock’s total appreciation for the year to 22%, reflecting investor confidence in the firm's ability to maintain margins even as broader revenue remains slightly suppressed.

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