Value of 2025 US furniture exports falls 4.7% from 2024
Decline in shipments from overseas producers also appears to narrow the trade deficit in household furniture WASHINGTON — The wholesale value of 2025 residential furniture …
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Inside Meta’s New York flagship store: AI glasses, VR and immersive retail
Located in a 15,000-square-foot 5-story building, Meta Lab New York merges physical and digital worlds NEW YORK — Technology company Meta is making a significant …
Disruptions from war in Middle East could hasten industry price increases this spring
Sources say the price of oil-based materials such as paints, finishes and foam could rise, but of even greater concern are potential hikes in container …
Is platform ‘enshittification’ Wayfair’s destiny?
Or, alternatively, can the e-commerce leader avoid the plight that plagues all the largest digital platforms we use every day? BOSTON — Exactly a month …
Cost of Housing Index offers insights into housing affordability
Recent study looks at how much pretax income is needed to cover mortgages for new, existing homes WASHINGTON — The latest Cost of Housing Index …
Elements International reaches agreement to sell Style Line Furniture to Jonathan Louis
Sale would include Verona, Mississippi, upholstery manufacturer’s assets including 350,000- square-foot plant and surrounding real estate VERONA, Miss. — Full-line resource Elements International Group LLC …
Skyline Investors outlines opportunities in Buddy’s Home Furnishings investment
Company focuses on growth potential of the 65-year-old rent-to-own retailer ORLANDO, Fla. — Skyline Investors, the new owner of Buddy’s Home Furnishings, sees promise after …
Existing home sales fall 1.4% from February 2025
National Association of Realtors report also says that affordability improved for the 8th straight month WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales declined 1.4% from February 2025, but …
Dorel Industries reduces its net loss for Q4, full-year 2025
Revenue declines tied to downsizing in its furniture segment contributed to overall sales decreases during the quarter ended Dec. 30 MONTRÉAL — Dorel Industries reported …
Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene, Asheville furnishings retailers show resilience
Inventory losses, flooding and power outages stopped businesses in their tracks, but community support drove comebacks ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. …
