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 …
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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. …
Trade court ruling offers window into efficiency, speed of tariff refunds
Issue is multifaceted as retailers and consumers also have borne some of those added costs WASHINGTON — A determination that businesses are owed refunds on …
Lilola Home sees growth opportunities with new business initiatives
Company recently opened a new warehouse and showroom and also has doubled the size of its sales force to further penetrate key markets in the …
Prepac announces plans to close, lay off 200 from its Whitsett, North Carolina, plant
WHITSETT, N.C. — Canadian RTA manufacturer Prepac Manufacturing plans to cease operations at its 250,000-square-foot plant here, a move that will impact some 200 workers. …
