Homebuilder confidence remains in negative territory
Also, 41% of builders reported cutting prices, a record high, according to the NAHB WASHINGTON — While the government shutdown has ended, other economic uncertainty …
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Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
Black Friday spells opportunity for furniture retailers
With the official start to the holiday shopping season upon us, furniture stores around the U.S. continue to capitalize on yet another holiday sales event …
Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Homebuilder confidence falls in May
Decline reflects some concern among builders over 145% China tariffs when survey results were first tabulated WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said …
Bunk bed resources seek to fill void left by Trendwood
Bunk bed specialist’s demise has resulted in some increased inquiries and business for those remaining in the category HIGH POINT — The recent demise of …
Existing home sales rise 1.7% from October 2024
Sales also rise 1.2% from September, increasing in the Midwest and South, while falling in the West and remaining level in the Northeast WASHINGTON — …
Home Depot reports 2.8% increase in Q3 sales
Home improvement retailer also remains profitable with net earnings totaling $3.6 billion ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a 2.8% increase in sales …
La-Z-Boy to exit non-core case goods, upholstery segments
Move would impact American Drew and Kincaid wood furniture divisions, Kincaid upholstery and the company’s UK upholstery manufacturing operations MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy has announced …
Domestic upholstery producers see increased interest amid tariffs on soft goods
Some market visitors were drawn to US manufacturers because of their largely tariff-free finished products HIGH POINT — The reality of Section 232 tariffs on …
CPSC announces table and chair recalls
Units can collapse under weight, posing fall and injury hazards WASHINGTON — While much of the government recall attention of late has been on potentially …
