Wayfair reports slight increase in Q4 revenues, narrows net loss
Growth in US revenues offsets decline in international revenues BOSTON — Driven by sales increases in the U.S. market, Wayfair reported a slight increase in …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
January housing completions rise 9.8% from January 2024
Meanwhile building permits and housing starts falter during the same period, signaling a possible decline in completions later in the year WASHINGTON — Housing completions …
Evidence mounting of a brick-and-mortar comeback
Exactly one year ago, I wrote of the seeming revivals of malls, train heists and piracy. We’ll call this column Throwback Tuesday, because since mid-February 2024, …
Conference Board offers economic outlook for year ahead
Decreases in residential investment are expected to slow in the 2nd and 3rd quarters WASHINGTON — A recently released economic forecast from The Conference Board …
January furniture store sales rise 3.7% over January 2024
Sector has its 5th year-over-year gain since September 2024, offering a glimmer of optimism for the industry this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — To help retailers mitigate the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian-made products, upholstery and wood furniture resource Bellini Modern Living has …
Ethan Allen opens design studio in Toronto’s Yorkville Village
Location is company’s 3rd in the greater Toronto market TORONTO — Luxury furniture retailer and manufacturer Ethan Allen, one of the world’s top interior design …
New Z Gallerie owner unveils plans for 2025
Lifestyle retail brand plans to open outlet in California and pop-up store in Texas this year IRVING, Texas — In the past year that it …
NKBA makes inroads with industry events, markets around the globe
Association has recently formed partnership with Brazil furniture manufacturers seeking opportunities to serve the kitchen and bath segment in the US HIGH POINT — In …
Coroner’s report: Bargain Hunt latest to file bankruptcy
Almost directly adjacent to the Big Lots here in Rome, Georgia, is Bargain Hunt. Less than two blocks in the other direction is, or was …
