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August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year

August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year

All 4 regions of the U.S. posted year-over-year declines according to data from the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — August existing home sales fell …

August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year Read More
John-Richard moves corporate headquarters, distribution to North Carolina

John-Richard moves corporate headquarters, distribution to North Carolina

Company plans to use its Greenwood, Mississippi, operation as a manufacturing hub for its art and botanical lines WHITSETT, N.C. — After more than 40 …

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Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business

Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business

Retailer has been family-owned for its duration, serving as destination for high-end furniture in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio markets AUSTIN, Texas — Luxury …

Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business Read More
August housing starts fall 14.8% from last year

August housing starts fall 14.8% from last year

YOY building permits also fell 2.7%, while housing completions rose 3.8% from August 2022 WASHINGTON — August housing starts and building permits fell again compared …

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Arhaus sets sights on long-term growth

Arhaus sets sights on long-term growth

Lifestyle retailer seeks to double its physical store footprint while also boosting market penetration through social media, other marketing initiatives BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle …

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AI can — and will — enhance many factors of the home furnishings sector

AI can — and will — enhance many factors of the home furnishings sector

Last week, Wendy Buzzard, a successful independent rep and a member of IHFRA’s Executive Committee, pointed out that as artificial intelligence continues to play a …

AI can — and will — enhance many factors of the home furnishings sector Read More
Mitchell Gold Co. seeks court permission to release finished goods inventory

Mitchell Gold Co. seeks court permission to release finished goods inventory

Some products are being held up at 3rd-party logistics warehouses, while others are being held at the company’s own distribution facilities TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — As …

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A closer look at how people spend time at home

A closer look at how people spend time at home

Latest Consumer Insights Now research explains why upholstery is such an important category among different age groups HIGH POINT — For many in the industry, …

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Noble House Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration cites familiar industry challenges

Noble House Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration cites familiar industry challenges

Filing describes a host of issues that caused sales to decline and losses to mount dramatically over the past year CHATSWORTH, Calif. — A combination …

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Success came quickly — but not easily — for owners of Mid-Tenn Furniture

Success came quickly — but not easily — for owners of Mid-Tenn Furniture

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — At a time when retail is as soft as a whisper, Brandon and Joanna Brewer, owners of Mid-Tenn Furniture, are hitting it …

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