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Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end

Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end

Company attributes decision to soft business conditions, closing of key suppliers and overall economic uncertainty CLAREMONT, N.C. — Wood furniture importer and manufacturer Progressive Furniture …

Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end Read More
CIN research delves into home-buying trends

CIN research delves into home-buying trends

Younger consumers represent the largest percentage of those who are looking to invest in their first home HIGH POINT — The furniture industry will be …

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February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January

February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January

Prices continue to rise further, pricing many younger consumers out of the market WASHINGTON — February existing home sales declined slightly from February 2024 but …

February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January Read More
Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February

Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February

However, monthly gain in housing starts suggests building activity could increase in the warmer spring and summer months WASHINGTON — February housing construction activity lagged …

Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February Read More
Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy

Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy

Stores offer the company and its customers a direct link to consumer style preferences and purchases FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Dating back nearly 100 years, furniture …

Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy Read More
What will higher Canadian softwood lumber tariffs mean for housing industry?

What will higher Canadian softwood lumber tariffs mean for housing industry?

Some say that increased raw material costs will raise the cost of new construction, which could price many buyers out of the market WASHINGTON, D.C. …

What will higher Canadian softwood lumber tariffs mean for housing industry? Read More
Is the industry prepared for another recession?

Is the industry prepared for another recession?

The imposition and threat of further tariffs have consumers worried, and that’s not a good thing for furniture sales HIGH POINT — So here we …

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February furniture store sales rise 5.5% from February 2024

February furniture store sales rise 5.5% from February 2024

Furniture segment was among the best-performing retail sectors tracked by the government, falling only behind health and beauty stores and non-store retailers WASHINGTON — Year-over-year …

February furniture store sales rise 5.5% from February 2024 Read More
Theodore Alexander expanding its footprint in 2025

Theodore Alexander expanding its footprint in 2025

New High Point showroom is its latest project, which follows the move of its administrative offices and warehouse operations to Trinity, North Carolina, last year …

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Tariffs ignore and highlight the realities of the global supply chain

Tariffs ignore and highlight the realities of the global supply chain

Most products including furniture have some type of imported components that likely will raise the price for consumers HIGH POINT — The term “imports” often …

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