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CIN Week 3 analyzes dining furniture purchase plans

Just over 20% of those surveyed plan to buy dining furniture in the next several months HIGH POINT — In the second half of our …

RH misses projections, but declares readiness for rough waters

RH CEO Gary Friedman has often declared that difficult retail climates can end up helping the upscale retailer. The tough sledding winnows out weaker competition, …

Trump raises China tariff to 125%

WASHINGTON — On his Truth Social and X platforms, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on China are increasing to 125% effective immediately. This follows …

Industry experts, associations answer questions, eliminate some confusion regarding tariffs

Communications aim to help industry stay up-to-date on key issues regarding these moves that will impact global trade HIGH POINT — In recent alerts to …

Industry suppliers seek to calm retailer concerns amid tariff upheaval

Fluidity of situation requires a steady flow of information, including the latest pricing — but as one industry source noted, this has materialized into something …

Revisiting the mystery at the heart of the Franchise Group bankruptcy

You might recall that 15 months ago, we used this space to erect a metaphorical pinboard or “murderwall” like those found in procedural crime dramas. Our quest …

Consumer Insights Now Week 3 offers glimpse into case goods buying trends

In this latest Consumer Insights Now report, we look at case goods buying plans for the next six months. Sponsored by American First Finance, the …

Fairness? Step away from the Kool Aid

In recent days, I’ve heard a number of my industry colleagues speak in favor of tariffs. Whether it’s in the interest of fairness or of …

Industry veterans speak out about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

HIGH POINT — As President Trump’s “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs were announced Wednesday, home industry veterans found themselves attempting to gauge the impacts of these …