La-Z-Boy reports better-than-expected fiscal 1st-half results
Company said sales of $511 million were on the high end of prior guidance, with a 16% decrease that accounts for delivery of pandemic-related backlog …
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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.
Lowe’s reports 7.4% decline in Q3 sales
Reduction in DIY discretionary spending reduces revenues to $20.5 billion, compared to $23.5 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement specialist …
Consumer confidence rises in November
Increase is the first in several months, a potential plus for holiday spending. Still, high interest rates have consumers leery of big-ticket spending, which could …
James Evans Dickson, founder of Dickson Furniture, dies at age 82
HOUSTON — Furniture industry veteran James Evans Dickson died on Nov. 22 following a brief illness. He was 82. Dickson was born Sept. 16, 1941, …
Natuzzi plans to sell its High Point showroom
HIGH POINT — Italian upholstery manufacturer Natuzzi said this week that it plans to sell its Casa Italia showroom here as part of an effort …
Luxury furniture resources see opportunity in 2024
TD Cowen/Home News Now panel addresses issues, potential demand at the high end in what could be a challenging year for many HIGH POINT — …
October existing home sales fall 14.6% from last year
All 4 regions of the US experienced a year-over-year decline from October 2022 WASHINGTON — October existing home sales fell 14.6% from the same period …
Survey identifies most popular areas of the home for renovations
The living room was No. 1 area of interest, followed by the bathroom and kitchen HIGH POINT — The subject of home renovations is almost …
Leah Kirkland joins R&A Marketing as VP, business development
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Furniture retail marketing and design specialist R&A Marketing has hired Leah Kirkland as vice president of business development, a new position. …
Retailers offer aggressive Black Friday promotions
This week, furniture retailers are hoping to cash in on their last big holiday weekend promotion of the year — Black Friday. As with other …
