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Hardware supplier Bommer Industries to exit furniture segment

Company said move is necessary to keep it financially solvent; it also plans to fill its current backlog of furniture hardware orders, plus anticipated orders …

Memorial Day sales add sizzle to a tepid market

Once again, we celebrate not only the start to the summer season but also one of the biggest furniture sale holidays of the year this …

In today’s tough market, retailers need to offer hybrid shopping experiences to succeed

Here we are, just about at the halfway mark for 2024, and when I ask my peers how they think our sector is doing, “stuck …

Year-over-year April home sales fall 1.9%

Sales also fall 1.9% from March, while the value of homes continues to increase WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 1.9% in April and …

Worthen Custom Iron & Brass Furniture seeks broader audience with expanded line

Company’s domestic manufacturing footprint aims to bring quality story beyond core bed assortment to other parts of the home RICHMOND, Va. — For most of …

Report shows consumers are optimistic but still dealing with inflation

According to the latest findings from the ConsumerWise group, a consumer concern about inflation dipped slightly from the previous quarter, which helped consumer optimism hit …

Furniture Manufacturing Expo set for June 13-14

7th edition of event to showcase products, services of a broad mix of furniture industry suppliers HICKORY, N.C. — The seventh edition of the Furniture …

Housing completions rose 14.6% in April from last year

Housing starts fell slightly from April 2023, while building permits fell 2% from the same period WASHINGTON — The number of housing completions in April …

CIN research sheds light on where consumers prefer to buy furniture

While most plan to make purchases in a brick-and-mortar store, showrooming is become more commonplace, particularly among younger consumers HIGH POINT — Brick-and-mortar retailers will …