Havertys Q4, full-year sales impacted by industrywide slowdown
Retailer reports 24.9% decrease in consolidated quarterly sales and 17.7% decline in sales for the full year ended Dec. 31 ATLANTA — Havertys reported double-digit …
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January existing home sales fell 1.7% from last year
Sales rose 3.1% from December, a slight rebound that could continue into the spring WASHINGTON — January existing home sales fell 1.7% from last year …
Are you embracing AI solutions? Ikea is
If you are in the home furnishings sector, you know all about Ikea. And whether you see them as a friend or foe, the retailer’s ability …
Back to the future: malls, train heists … pirates?
If the past is a prison, I suggest that there’s been some sort of jailbreak. In last week’s news, I read of the heady returns …
Report: 2023 furniture imports fell 21.6%
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis shows major decline in shipments from China, Vietnam and Malaysia HIGH POINT — Furniture imports were battered in 2023, largely …
January housing starts fell less than 1% from last year
Year-over-year increase in home completions and permits issued signals potential rebound in new construction WASHINGTON — U.S. housing starts fell in January compared to the …
Study offers suggestions for retailers hoping to minimize the effect of inflation
My very old and very wise Sicilian grandmother was a treasure trove of wise sayings. They were short, to the point and often profound. One of …
Therapedic International 2024 group meeting celebrates power of partnerships
Gathering of manufacturing resources offers education, product overviews and networking opportunities LAS VEGAS — Therapedic International’s 2024 Annual Group Meeting held here Jan. 25-26 brought …
January furniture store sales fall 9.8% from last year
Segment posted a 1.5% gain from December, a trend many hope will continue into the months ahead WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell 9.8% during …
Gat Creek expansion shows commitment to US manufacturing
Case goods producer completes multiyear expansion expected to double its capacity BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Solid wood furniture manufacturer Gat Creek has completed a $10 …
