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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 …

Inside Gat Creek’s expanded US case goods plant

In mid-January, Home News Now visited Gat Creek’s Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, plant, which has been expanded by 40,000 square feet for a total of …

New rule will likely impact independent contractors

If you’ve been in this business for more than five minutes, you already know two things: 1. Change is our only constant. 2. Our sector …

2023 retail sales report: Furniture is low on list of consumer priorities

Estimated 5.4% sales decline for the year shows sector trails significantly behind the growth seen in most other segments WASHINGTON — A review of 2023 …

IHFRA’s John Pinion on the changing role of the independent sales rep

In this latest edition of The Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews John Pinion, chairman of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association. …

Will continuing logistics disruptions renew interest in nearshoring?

Container prices have had the industry in a panic once again, with talk of rising prices if rates continue to escalate Geopolitical events continue to …

Are acquisitions in Flexsteel’s future?

Reduction in debt is expected to free up cash to help company achieve its expansion goals DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel’s latest earnings report for its …

Asia show circuit starts this month

Arrival of Chinese New Year and Tet highlights winter season of shows in Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and China With much anticipation, we along …