CIN Week 2 offers insights into Gen Z home furnishings buying habits, attitudes
Price is a major deciding factor as is the need to replace furniture that is worn out HIGH POINT — For Gen Z consumers, furniture, …
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Furniture store sales rise 1.9% from August 2025
Overall retail sales were up 6% during the same period, suggesting consumer spending is on the rebound WASHINGTON — On Sept. 16, the U.S. Census …
Homebuilder confidence falters in September
Report comes out just as Fed raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023 WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the market for new single-family …
A tale of 2 legacy brands, Ethan Allen and Natuzzi
Can Aldo Uva navigate Natuzzi back to the promised land? DANBURY, Conn. Last week should have been a big one for Ethan Allen and Natuzzi. …
Premarket kicks off fall High Point Market cycle
While many collections offer updated traditional design footprints, there are also plenty of soft modern and contemporary forms to see at market HIGH POINT — Case …
People seen at September premarket
In typical premarket fashion, event sponsors and buyers worked hard during the opening day of the event. At the end of the day, they got …
Consumer Insights Now Week 1 sheds light on Gen Z consumer furniture shopping needs, plans
In this first installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we address the youngest consumer group, ages 18-29.
Latest Consumer Insights Now research on furniture shopping focuses on Gen Z shopper
With finances being a major concern, the 18-29-year-old age group primarily purchases furniture based on price HIGH POINT — Welcome to our latest edition of …
Is the furnishings segment experiencing a ‘lipstick effect’?
Recent retail results suggest smaller purchases and the feeling of getting a deal may be winning out in an uncertain economy HIGH POINT What do …
Hooker Furnishings reports 3rd consecutive quarter of profitability
Q2 net income bolstered by tariff refunds, prior cost-cutting measures MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Tariff refunds combined with prior cost-cutting measures helped boost net income at …
