November furniture store sales increase .7% from November 2023
Slight gain marks the 3rd consecutive year-over-year increase for the furniture retail segment WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales rose .7% in November, a sign that …
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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.
Natuzzi Q3 earnings report highlights challenges, growth opportunities
Company’s store network shows surprising resilience in spite of lingering challenges at retail HIGH POINT — Natuzzi’s latest earnings statement for the first nine months …
Will the housing market rebound in 2025?
Sales of new and existing homes will likely depend on further lowering of interest rates in the weeks and months ahead HIGH POINT — As …
CFPB report shows drop in annual mortgage applications in 2023
Data provides context to activity in the housing market particularly with a slower pace of existing home sales WASHINGTON — A report published late last …
Canadian wood furniture manufacturer West Bros looks to thrive despite potential tariffs
Company’s solid wood line has developed a following, but it could face challenges because of higher costs ONTARIO, Canada — For more than 20 years, …
Malaysian International Furniture Fair planned for March 1-4
KUALA LUMPUR — The 31st edition of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair sets to match the success of the show’s 30th edition this past March. …
Ben Radoll named vice president, national sales at Adriana Hoyos
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Industry veteran Ben Radoll has been named vice president of national sales at luxury home furnishings resource Adriana Hoyos. In his …
RH reveals expansion plans in North America, Europe
Newest stores opening this week include RH Newport Beach and RH Montecito, California NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Luxury lifestyle home furnishings retailer RH unveiled an …
Four Hands hires Jim Foster as chief financial officer
AUSTIN, Texas — Full line furniture resource Four Hands has named Jim Foster as its chief financial officer and has promoted Jackie Fitzgerald to vice …
Will tariff-related demand for US-made furniture satisfy the needs of consumers?
Some domestic producers have limited capabilities and skill sets compared with their Asian counterparts, which could result in a void of styles in the marketplace …
