Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February
However, monthly gain in housing starts suggests building activity could increase in the warmer spring and summer months WASHINGTON — February housing construction activity lagged …
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Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy
Stores offer the company and its customers a direct link to consumer style preferences and purchases FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Dating back nearly 100 years, furniture …
What will higher Canadian softwood lumber tariffs mean for housing industry?
Some say that increased raw material costs will raise the cost of new construction, which could price many buyers out of the market WASHINGTON, D.C. …
Is the industry prepared for another recession?
The imposition and threat of further tariffs have consumers worried, and that’s not a good thing for furniture sales HIGH POINT — So here we …
Furniture Classics to raise prices on most China-made products
Company said move is related to recent 20% increase in China tariffs NORFOLK, Va. — Because of recently implemented tariffs, importer Furniture Classics said this …
Wayfair to add 2nd large-format store in Atlanta next year
BOSTON — Furniture retailer Wayfair Inc. said it is adding its second large-format store in Atlanta next year. Set to open in 2026, the 150,000-square-foot location “will …
Ashley Companies releases 5th annual Corporate Social Responsibility report
TAMPA, Fla. — The Ashley companies (“Ashley”) today released their fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The comprehensive report showcases the company’s commitment to environmental …
Consumer Reports denounces Amazon lawsuit denying legal responsibility for unsafe products sold by 3rd-party sellers on its website
WASHINGTON — Consumer Reports, the nonprofit and nonpartisan research, testing and advocacy organization, has denounced a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in …
Home News Now accepting fall High Point Market product submissions
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the Oct. 25-29 High Point Market until Friday Oct. 10. To submit new or trending products, email …
February furniture store sales rise 5.5% from February 2024
Furniture segment was among the best-performing retail sectors tracked by the government, falling only behind health and beauty stores and non-store retailers WASHINGTON — Year-over-year …
