September housing completions rise nearly 15% over September 2023
The Northeast led the nation in terms of year-over-year growth in both housing starts and completions WASHINGTON — Year-over-year housing completions rose 14.9% in September, …
Author: Thomas Russell
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.
CIN Week 5 analyzes how the economy will impact furniture buying
Half of shoppers surveyed said they plan to put some purchases on hold because of inflation and higher prices HIGH POINT — There’s been a …
City of High Point continues downtown Styrofoam recycling program
HIGH POINT — The city of High Point is continuing its Styrofoam and cardboard recycling program during the market cycle again this fall as part …
Arhaus to open 14th California store next month
Location set to open Nov. 8 is the retailer’s largest in the state at 27,800 square feet CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Lifestyle retailer Arhaus is …
Year-over-year furniture store sales fall 2.3% in September
Decline marks 19th consecutive drop in the furniture retail sector since February 2023 WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture store sales fell 2.3% in September, continuing an …
Best Home Furnishings to launch licensed Field & Stream collection
Mix of living room furniture includes 25 pieces of stationary and motion upholstery available in 70 fabrics FERDINAND, Ind. — Upholstery manufacturer Best Home Furnishings …
BenchMaster Furniture aims to capture market share in glider rocker segment
Seating resource is developing several new SKUs that also offer companion ottomans HIGH POINT — Looking to gain market share in a category that others …
Lifestyle Enterprise develops modular Flexi Bed for youth bedroom segment
More than a dozen different configurations can be developed from 2-5 SKUs HIGH POINT — Case goods and upholstery resource Lifestyle Enterprise is looking to …
CIN Week 3 offers deep dive into the primary bedroom category
HIGH POINT — In this week’s edition of Consumer Insights Now, we offered a deep dive into the primary bedroom category. Ranking at No. 6 …
Bolier & Co. to launch 2nd collection with designer Michael Vanderbyl at market
Domicile 2.0 will include 40 pieces of case goods and upholstery for all rooms of the home HIGH POINT — This fall, Bolier & Co., …
