Homebuilder confidence remains in negative territory
Also, 41% of builders reported cutting prices, a record high, according to the NAHB WASHINGTON — While the government shutdown has ended, other economic uncertainty …
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Black Friday spells opportunity for furniture retailers
With the official start to the holiday shopping season upon us, furniture stores around the U.S. continue to capitalize on yet another holiday sales event …
Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Millers of Claflin opens Ashley store in Dodge City, Kansas
DODGE CITY, Kan. — Earlier this month, Millers of Claflin, Inc. (Millers of Claflin) opened its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 60,000-square-foot facility, located at 503 S 2nd Ave, Dodge City, …
Midwest Furniture Club presents 1st Generational Legacy Award to Wright’s Furniture & Flooring
DIETERICH, Ill. — The Midwest Furniture Club has named Wright’s Furniture & Flooring the recipient of its first annual “Generational Legacy Award,” recognizing the fifth-generation …
ISFD names Calvin Ma 2025 scholarship recipient
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) is proud to announce that Calvin Ma is the recipient of the 2025 Tom ConleyStudent Scholarship. Ma, currently …
Homebuilder confidence falls in May
Decline reflects some concern among builders over 145% China tariffs when survey results were first tabulated WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said …
American Signature files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retailer American Signature, the parent company of American Signature Furniture and Value City, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking the …
Ten More with Cam Marston, marketplace trends analyst
In this follow-up discussion, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with Cam Marston, who offers further insights into preferred sales communication methods by generation, …
New collections, tariff solutions mark fall Interwoven
HIGH POINT — At this week’s Interwoven textile fair, held in High Point by the International Textile Alliance, performance fabric continued to be a draw, …
