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Home construction activity slows compared with December 2024

The good news is that activity in all 3 major areas was up compared with November, suggesting a seasonal rebound in some parts of the …

Jacksonville Furniture Mart President Sarah Cantor speaks about the retailer’s future

The company is celebrating its 80th year in business in 2026 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a new era at Jacksonville Furniture Mart. This year, the …

Home Depot finishes year strong with a 3.2% increase in annual sales

Company attributes Q4 sales decline of 3.8% to 1 less week in the quarter compared with the same period a year earlier ATLANTA — Home …

Latest global tariff announcement adds more uncertainty to global trade

Tariff remains in effect for 150 days and can be extended with Congressional approval WASHINGTON — Almost as soon as businesses began to cheer the …

Deep dive: Wayfair’s quiet confidence tells a compelling story

Platform is ‘in full control of its destiny,’ CFO says BOSTON — The one-two semantic punch from CEO Niraj Shah and CFO Kate Gulliver on …

Gantri opens 1st retail showroom in San Francisco

The digital brand launches its new brick-and-mortar presence SAN FRANCISCO — The phrase “retail apocalypse” has been around for the past several years, and although …

December new home sales rise from December 2024, decline from November

Average sales prices also continue to rise, potentially leaving less room in the budget for furniture WASHINGTON — Sales of new single-family homes rose in …

Industry reacts with caution to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

Officials say they are not taking any specific measures regarding pricing until they know what actions the Trump administration may take next on tariffs WASHINGTON …

Supreme Court rules that Trump tariffs are illegal

The following story was originally published by CNN WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he …