January existing home sales rise 2% from January 2024
Despite year-over-year gains, rising home prices and affordability remain an issue, particularly for first-time buyers WASHINGTON — January existing home sales rose 2% from January …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Broad River plans westward expansion with new Ashley store in Washington state
At more than 100,000 square feet, the location in a former Macy’s department store would be the retailer’s largest SPOKANE, Wash. — As it prepares …
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 …
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 …
