Furniture store sales decline 3.6% from April 2025
WASHINGTON — Furniture and home furnishings stores remained a weak spot in April’s retail landscape, according to advance estimates released Thursday morning by the U.S. …
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A tale of 2 furniture retailers
The Q1 results of Arhaus and Bob’s Discount Furniture highlight the growing divide between premium and price-focused consumers BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Two furniture retailers’ …
Williams-Sonoma relaunches Dormify
The retailer’s 10th brand addresses dormitories and compact living environments SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma recently announced the launch of its 10th brand, Dormify. According to …
March retail sales climb 1.7% as gas prices mask softer spending
Census data shows modest 0.6% growth excluding autos and gasoline, with furniture improving month to month but still trailing 2025 WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose …
Jordan’s Furniture off the hook for $50M in customer refunds
Home News Now 125 retailer bet big on its March Madness-themed promotion EAST TAUNTON, Mass. — Back in January, Home News Now 125 retailer Jordan’s …
Cozey expands US retail footprint with Los Angeles pop-up location
The West Coast showroom is key to the Canadian retailer’s global brick-and-mortar push VENICE BEACH, Calif. — After testing the U.S. market with a New …
Meta debuts social commerce tools for retailers at Shoptalk 2026
From shoppable Reels to in-app checkout, Meta is expanding how retailers turn social engagement into sales LAS VEGAS — Keeping up with digital tools is …
Weir’s Furniture to close its doors after nearly 80 years in business
The Dallas-based retailer is shuttering its online and brick-and-mortar operations DALLAS — It’s always a sad day when venerable furniture retailers announce they’re going out …
National Retail Federation forecasts 4.4% growth
Retail sales are expected to grow to $5.6 trillion in 2026 WASHINGTON — Finally, some good news. During the National Retail Federation’s sixth annual State …
Singapore furniture brand Castlery opening 1st US flagship store in New York
The showroom will debut in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood in May NEW YORK — On May 15, Singaporean furniture brand Castlery will open its first …
