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A conversation with research expert Dana French on this season’s Consumer Insights Now

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 …

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March housing starts, completions rise from March 2024

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 …

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Gallery Furniture closing 1 of its 3 stores

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 …

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Royal Furniture expands footprint with former Badcock stores

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 …

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Trump raises China tariff to 125%

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 …

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CIN research offers a window into primary bedroom buying trends

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 …

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Monthly pending home sales rise 2% in February

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 …

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Ashley expands relief efforts to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims

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 …

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Consumer confidence falls 7.2 points in March

Consumer confidence falls 7.2 points in March

Monthly survey reflects growing concerns in the marketplace over tariffs WASHINGTON — The Conference Board reported the Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points this month, …

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We’re spending a lot more time at home

We’re spending a lot more time at home

The measles outbreak in Texas got my attention, if for no reason other than the fresh memories of Covid and that horror’s continued haunting. The …

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