Housing construction activity falters in April
Building permits, housing starts and completions are all down from April 2024 while housing starts rise 1.6% from March WASHINGTON — April residential housing construction …
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Longtime AFMA government affairs executive Joseph Gregory Gerard dies at age 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Joseph Gregory Gerard, a longtime government affairs executive with the former American Furniture Manufacturers Association, died April 29. He was 85. …
Will pause in tariffs help China regain footing in furniture?
While some industry officials have applauded the 90-day reprieve, furniture production that has already moved to Vietnam and other countries may not return HIGH POINT …
Report: Vietnam furniture shipments rose 21.6% in 2024
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis also shows the country’s strong growth was boosted by high levels of wood furniture production RICHMOND, Va. — Vietnam outpaced …
NAHB survey shows decline in home-builder confidence in May
Uncertainties regarding tariffs, interest rates and building-material costs impact overall views about the economy WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said that home-builder …
April furniture store sales rise 7.8% from April 2024
Sector continues ongoing streak of year-over-year increases, although this could be related to consumers trying to purchase products before tariffs increase WASHINGTON — Furniture store …
Kravet LLC named a 2025 US Best Managed Company
WOODBURY, N.Y. — Kravet LLC is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and …
Sponsorships still available to support City of Hope West Coast golf and tennis event in June
LOS ANGELES — The industry’s largest fundraising event on the West Coast is fast-approaching, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for leaders to join in …
Andmore launches strategic support initiatives amid economic shifts
HIGH POINT – As a leading connector of buyers and sellers through dynamic, efficient markets, Andmore is taking action to support its community during this period …
High Point University students build life skills, gain experience at spring High Point Market
HIGH POINT – High Point University students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals from across the globe during the High Point Market, which ran from April 26-30. Students gained life skills in …
