Why we should rethink the ‘No Buy 2025’ movement
In my last column, I called attention to the “No Buy 2025” movement and why I think this could hurt our industry. I explained the …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
A conversation with research expert Dana French on this season’s Consumer Insights Now
In this video interview, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with industry research expert Dana French about this season’s consumer research. Sponsored by American …
March housing starts, completions rise from March 2024
Year-over-year issuing of building permits falters slightly according to figures released by the US Department of Commerce Thursday WASHINGTON — March housing starts and housing …
Gallery Furniture closing 1 of its 3 stores
HOUSTON — Gallery Furniture’s Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has announced that the company plans to close its 16-year-old Post Oak showroom here. The company shared …
Royal Furniture expands footprint with former Badcock stores
14 new locations are in markets similar to those where the retailer has operated dating back to 1946 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When longtime furniture retailer …
Trump raises China tariff to 125%
WASHINGTON — On his Truth Social and X platforms, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on China are increasing to 125% effective immediately. This follows …
CIN research offers a window into primary bedroom buying trends
Nearly a third of those surveyed said they plan to buy bedroom furniture in the next 6 months HIGH POINT — In our latest Consumer …
Monthly pending home sales rise 2% in February
Year-over-year contract signings fall 3.6% in February, with activity declining in all 4 regions of the US WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Realtors …
CIN Week 2 highlights upholstery preferences among consumers
More than half of those surveyed plan to buy a sofa or sectional in the next several months HIGH POINT — Once again, upholstery rules …
Ashley expands relief efforts to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims
COLTON, Calif. – In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, the Ashley family of companies is extending its support …
