CIN research addresses effect of interest rates on furniture sales
Current mortage-rate levels appear to be having a bigger impact on the purchase plans of younger versus older consumers HIGH POINT — There’s been a …
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Theodore Alexander USA to consolidate operations in Trinity, North Carolina
Company is moving manufacturing, administration and distribution to 200,000-square-foot former United Furniture plant during 2nd and 3rd quarters TRINITY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Theodore …
The ebb and flow of furniture markets
A strong market for some often ends up being a bad one for others HIGH POINT — It’s often hard being the messenger in this …
Occasional category has strong showing at High Point Market
Cocktail, end table and sofa table groups, plus entertainment units and accent pieces, continue to help elevate the living room segment in style and functionality …
Existing home sales fall 3.7% in March
Year-over-year sales fell in all 4 regions of the US WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell in March with all four regions of the …
AI Dream acquires King Koil from Malaysia-based holding company
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Asia-based omnichannel mattress resource AI Dream has acquired King Koil, a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium mattresses, from KPS Berhad, a Malaysia-based …
Products and people seen at the April High Point Market
Home News Now started market early, visiting some showrooms even as they were still getting set up. This continued though the end of market on …
Letter from the publisher: Markets matter. So get to work
If you didn’t have a good market — or didn’t come to market — you’re not doing enough to make your business better. We started …
CIN research offers a glimpse into consumer views on sustainability
Many want to purchase eco-friendly products but find they may be unaffordable HIGH POINT — Anyone doubting the importance of sustainability in the furniture industry …
Housing construction activity mixed during month of March
Although the number of permits rose slightly nationwide year over year, the number of housing starts and completions fell WASHINGTON — March building permits for …
