2 recent reports offer opposing views of the economy
Consumer confidence was up significantly in May, while the April Pending Home Sales Index declined 6.3% from March WASHINGTON — Two recent economic reports offer …
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CPSC announces recall of 1,900 Aiho chests sold at walmart.com
If not anchored to the wall, these units pose a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission …
LendPro, Storis announce strategic partnership on NextGen financing for home furnishings retailers
CHARTLOTTESVILLE, Va. — LendPro 2.0, the rapidly evolving consumer finance platform, and Storis, the retail industry’s leading Unified Commerce Solution for home furnishings and appliance …
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units that pose tip-over, entrapment hazard
These include 1,293 Rolanstar dressers sold on Amazon and 170 dressers sold on Wayfair WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission last week announced …
10 big ideas for the furniture industry from ISCS 2025 convention in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The International Council of Shopping Centers held its 2025 convention in Las Vegas last week. An estimated 25,000 retail industry professionals gathered …
Judge considering Franchise Group settlement for approval
One last obstacle: Former CEO Brian Kahn’s objection Tuesday’s much-awaited Franchise Group bankruptcy hearing centered on a last-minute objection from former FRG CEO Brian Kahn …
Franchise Group bankruptcy decision expected today
Today is the big day for the Franchise Group bankruptcy, with a hearing on the ninth and perhaps final amended restructuring plan scheduled to begin …
CIN research shows new homeowners want design assistance in furnishing their new surroundings
Access to designer-specific financing also would encourage consumers to buy more expensive furniture HIGH POINT — In the fifth and final installment of Consumer Insights …
High Point University students build life skills, gain experience at spring High Point Market
HIGH POINT – High Point University students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals from across the globe during the High Point Market, which ran from April 26-30. Students gained life skills in …
High Point Market Authority, National Kitchen & Bath Association announce strategic alliance
HIGH POINT — The National Kitchen & Bath Association, the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen …
