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Wayfair’s latest results show it could be facing long road to profitability

Company still reports a net loss of $355 million despite extensive cost-cutting measures BOSTON, Mass. — Wayfair Inc.’s latest results show that a turnaround to …

CPSC: Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1

Federal safety rule for clothing storage units is based on updated ASTM F2057-23 that CPSC staff finds meets the requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — …

Employees are still working from home. What does that mean for commercial real estate – and the industry?

We all know how severely the pandemic impacted the home furnishings sector. Specifically, it decimated the global supply chain, resulted in severe shortages of raw …

Home style preferences mirror some prevalent furniture designs

Final Consumer Insights Now research reveals popular trends in the marketplace HIGH POINT — In the final segment of our latest Consumer Insights Now research, …

Furniture orders down 17% in February over last year

Decrease follows 25% year-over-year drop in orders in January HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture in February were down 17% from February 2022 …

Home construction activity dropped in March over last year

Building permits fell 24.8% and housing starts fell 17.2% below March 2022, while the number of units completed rose 13% WASHINGTON — March building permits …

Existing home sales fell 22% in March over last year

Sales also were down 2.4% from February, a sign buyers are holding out to see where interest rates land WASHINGTON — March existing home sales …

A battle for limited retail floor space

Case goods, upholstery resources compete to secure placements among retailers still dealing with high inventories HIGH POINT — Competition in a post-pandemic marketplace rose to …