A look at what led to Progressive Furniture’s demise
Problems that arose earlier this year at the company’s sole-source operation in Mexico contributed to its decision to cease operations CLAREMONT, N.C. — For the …
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HPMA issues last call for guests to receive market passes in the mail
HIGH POINT – High Point Market Authority (HPMA), organizer of the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, has issued a reminder for registration to attend …
CIN Week 1 – The New Homeowners Report
In this first of five installments of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by American First Finance, we take an in-depth look at consumers’ recent homebuying activity …
Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end
Company attributes decision to soft business conditions, closing of key suppliers and overall economic uncertainty CLAREMONT, N.C. — Wood furniture importer and manufacturer Progressive Furniture …
Bassett opens Design Center at Factory Furniture
ESTILL SPRINGS, Tenn. – Factory Furniture converted 2,800 square feet of showroom space to a Bassett Design Center in February. The gallery program is centered …
CIN research delves into home-buying trends
Younger consumers represent the largest percentage of those who are looking to invest in their first home HIGH POINT — The furniture industry will be …
The Last Word with Jamar Wray of Broad River Retail
In this latest episode of The Last Word, Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews Jamar Wray, one of Broad River Retail’s most successful sales professionals. Here he …
February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January
Prices continue to rise further, pricing many younger consumers out of the market WASHINGTON — February existing home sales declined slightly from February 2024 but …
CPSC announces recall of 28,590 chests sold at walmart.com
Units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over and entrapment threat to children WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …
Howard Elliott adjusts pricing on China-made products
Select increases are related to new 20% tariffs on finished goods as well as double-digit tariffs on various components such as steel, aluminum and fabrics …
