Housing construction activity falters in April
Building permits, housing starts and completions are all down from April 2024 while housing starts rise 1.6% from March WASHINGTON — April residential housing construction …
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Will pause in tariffs help China regain footing in furniture?
While some industry officials have applauded the 90-day reprieve, furniture production that has already moved to Vietnam and other countries may not return HIGH POINT …
Report: Vietnam furniture shipments rose 21.6% in 2024
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis also shows the country’s strong growth was boosted by high levels of wood furniture production RICHMOND, Va. — Vietnam outpaced …
NAHB survey shows decline in home-builder confidence in May
Uncertainties regarding tariffs, interest rates and building-material costs impact overall views about the economy WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said that home-builder …
April furniture store sales rise 7.8% from April 2024
Sector continues ongoing streak of year-over-year increases, although this could be related to consumers trying to purchase products before tariffs increase WASHINGTON — Furniture store …
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 …
April High Point Market strategies addressed subject of tariffs head-on
While many said the issue did not come up in many discussions, some of the product shown clearly aimed to alleviate potential pricing impacts down …
An unexpected side effect of Trump’s tariff war could affect luxury furniture goods
In a twist few expected, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are inadvertently peeling back the curtain on one of the luxury market’s best-kept …
Dorel Home to consolidate key operations of residential furniture segment into Cosco division
Move aims to substantially cut costs by reducing redundant positions that it said are not necessary to support anticipated sales levels and channels moving forward …
U.S., China reach temporary reprieve on tariffs
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, the two countries announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs that will reduce U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. …
