Housing starts, completions lag behind August 2025
Residential building permits were a bright spot, rising 3.5% during the same period WASHINGTON — Year-over-year residential construction declined in two of three key areas …
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Ethan Allen board issues statement regarding CEO succession process
Company plans to announce a new top executive no later than June 30, 2027, when current CEO Farooq Kathwari’s contract ends DANBURY, Conn. — The …
Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – What’s motivating Gen Z furniture shoppers?
In this second installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we continue our analysis of the needs and wants of Gen Z consumers.
MotoMotion proposes new incentive plan to boost retention
Plan awards some 3 million shares, about 1% of the company, to members of its board of directors, middle managers and managers in the United …
CIN Week 2 offers insights into Gen Z home furnishings buying habits, attitudes
Price is a major deciding factor as is the need to replace furniture that is worn out HIGH POINT — For Gen Z consumers, furniture, …
Furniture store sales rise 1.9% from August 2025
Overall retail sales were up 6% during the same period, suggesting consumer spending is on the rebound WASHINGTON — On Sept. 16, the U.S. Census …
Homebuilder confidence falters in September
Report comes out just as Fed raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023 WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the market for new single-family …
A tale of 2 legacy brands, Ethan Allen and Natuzzi
Can Aldo Uva navigate Natuzzi back to the promised land? DANBURY, Conn. Last week should have been a big one for Ethan Allen and Natuzzi. …
Premarket kicks off fall High Point Market cycle
While many collections offer updated traditional design footprints, there are also plenty of soft modern and contemporary forms to see at market HIGH POINT — Case …
People seen at September premarket
In typical premarket fashion, event sponsors and buyers worked hard during the opening day of the event. At the end of the day, they got …
