January furniture store sales rise 3.7% over January 2024
Sector has its 5th year-over-year gain since September 2024, offering a glimmer of optimism for the industry this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
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Judge removes Franchise Group legal team
An auction now is likely of FRG assets including Buddy’s Home Furnishings and American Freight DELAWARE, Ohio — After a fast, even frenetic start to …
Tariff talk creates ongoing industry uncertainty, disruption
History shows that higher-priced imports only shift production to other low-cost countries HIGH POINT — Anyone keeping up with our newsletter in recent weeks has …
New Z Gallerie owner unveils plans for 2025
Lifestyle retail brand plans to open outlet in California and pop-up store in Texas this year IRVING, Texas — In the past year that it …
NKBA makes inroads with industry events, markets around the globe
Association has recently formed partnership with Brazil furniture manufacturers seeking opportunities to serve the kitchen and bath segment in the US HIGH POINT — In …
Coroner’s report: Bargain Hunt latest to file bankruptcy
Almost directly adjacent to the Big Lots here in Rome, Georgia, is Bargain Hunt. Less than two blocks in the other direction is, or was …
Industry observers speak out about tariffs
Last week, President Trump made good on a previous promise to slap a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as a means of …
Year-end retail sales figures show how furniture stacks up with other categories
Data shows that 2024 was still a challenging year in spite of gains over the past 4 months WASHINGTON — December’s retail sales figures once …
Bassett Furniture’s Q4 conference call offers window into its path forward
2025 will be a year in which the company must balance ongoing efficiencies with further investments in the business to remain profitable BASSETT, Va. — …
Canadian furniture suppliers navigate tariff uncertainties
While many applaud the 30-day delay announced this week, they also are having a difficult time pricing finished product, including custom orders DURHAM, Ontario — …
