Study says tariffs will impact new-home construction costs
Cost of imported steel, copper, drywall and lumber expected to raise prices significantly BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tariffs are expected to add significantly to the cost …
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Bedding Industries of America looks to grow in Southern region with new territory manager
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Mattress manufacturer Bedding Industries of America has expanded its sales force in its Chicago plant, BIA Midwest, with the appointment of …
Lifestyle Enterprise Global appoints Jodie Hsieh group chairman
The executive will work alongside her brother, Michael Hsieh, CEO of Lifestyle Enterprise, with responsibility for sales, marketing, merchandising and operations HIGH POINT — Lifestyle …
WithIt announces more than $26K in scholarships for 2025-26 school year
HIGH POINT — The WithIt Scholarship Foundation has given more than $26,000 in various amounts to students for the 2025-26 school year. A total of …
Hooker Furnishings announces tariff- and shipping-related price increases
Average price adjustments ranging from 5% to 7% take effect on select categories and products Aug. 1 MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has alerted customers …
What ever became of Standard Furniture?
One of the largest full-line furniture resources in the market has been fully absorbed under the umbrella of sister company Albany Industries BAY MINETTE, Ala. …
Former Buddy’s franchisees file to recover last settlement payment from escrow
Who is steering the ship at what was Franchise Group? A group of former Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchise operators has filed a motion in Delaware …
Housing construction activity falters from June 2024
Building permits, housing starts and housing completions are all down from last year, while permits and housing starts are up from May WASHINGTON — June …
More from the opening of Bob’s new Winston-Salem, North Carolina, store
On Thursday of last week, Home News Now editors Tom Russell and Ray Allegrezza attended the opening of Bob’s Discount Furniture’s new store in Winston-Salem, …
Home builder confidence rises slightly in July
Monthly reading still is below 50, which signals that fewer builders view conditions as good versus poor WASHINGTON — Confidence among residential builders regarding future …
