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Howard Miller seeks to rebound under new ownership

Months of planning led to timing of company relaunch and the availability of inventory ZEELAND, Mich. — The revival of the Howard Miller brand announced …

Existing home sales are level from April 2025

Improvements in housing affordability could boost sales in the late spring and summer months WASHINGTON — April existing home sales were flat from a year …

Why and how independent retailers can win

Agility, not scale, is the biggest advantage for independent retailers Second of two parts WILMINGTON, N.C. In my last column, “Is Independent Retail Doomed?” I …

Etsy Q1 report offers insights into opportunities in the year ahead

The company said the number of active buyers on the platform grew sequentially for the first time in two years and that it also had …

Homebuilder confidence rises slightly in May

Amid rising costs, many builders also are cutting prices in order to stay competitive WASHINGTON — Despite elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty relating to …

Cindy Hall joins Design Foundry as director of customer experience

HICKORY, N.C. — Industry veteran Cindy Hall has joined upholstered furniture manufacturer Design Foundry as director of customer experience. Hall began her new role this …

Wayfair to open large-format Cincinnati store in 2027

BOSTON — Wayfair Inc. has announced plans to open a new large-format retail store in Cincinnati, further accelerating its expansion into high-impact markets across the …

Kravet named 2026 US Best Managed Company

WOODBURY, N.Y. — Kravet LLC is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and …

Revival American Contract Furniture offers a glimpse of success in domestic manufacturing

Company produces a line of upholstery for TOV Furniture and other well-known OEM resources HIGH POINT — With its purchase of Vision Contract Manufacturing here …