Monthly pending home sales rise 2% in February
Year-over-year contract signings fall 3.6% in February, with activity declining in all 4 regions of the US WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Realtors …
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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.
Many premarket conversations revolve around tariffs
Uncertainties are said to be causing some retailers to delay decisions on product purchases HIGH POINT — Tariffs dominated many conversations at the recently concluded …
CIN Week 2 highlights upholstery preferences among consumers
More than half of those surveyed plan to buy a sofa or sectional in the next several months HIGH POINT — Once again, upholstery rules …
Gat Creek shifts to a 2K urethane finish
Case goods manufacturer said new finish has more clarity, is more durable and also is formaldehyde free compared to previous catalyzed lacquer BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. …
Consumer confidence falls 7.2 points in March
Monthly survey reflects growing concerns in the marketplace over tariffs WASHINGTON — The Conference Board reported the Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points this month, …
Martin Furniture names Nicolas Gaviria CEO
Executive brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the company SAN DIEGO — Wood furniture specialist Martin Furniture has named Nicolas (Nico) Gaviria …
Premarket unveils new designs for 2025
While attendance was said to be light, the event gave those retailers in town a sneak preview of what to expect at the April High …
People seen at premarket
On Monday evening, the premarket sponsors committee invited retailers and other guests to the dinner and social event held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, …
Chris Taylor joins Vaughan-Bassett Furniture as national sales manager
GALAX, Va. — Wood furniture manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. has hired industry veteran Chris Taylor as its national sales manager. He started the new role …
Chaddock to launch latest collaboration with designer Mark D. Sikes
30-plus-piece collection features updated classic traditional designs and mixed-media elements such as rush seating, wood, brass and glass MORGANTON, N.C. — At the upcoming April …
