Homebuilder confidence remains in negative territory
Also, 41% of builders reported cutting prices, a record high, according to the NAHB WASHINGTON — While the government shutdown has ended, other economic uncertainty …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Millers of Claflin opens Ashley store in Dodge City, Kansas
DODGE CITY, Kan. — Earlier this month, Millers of Claflin, Inc. (Millers of Claflin) opened its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 60,000-square-foot facility, located at 503 S 2nd Ave, Dodge City, …
Existing home sales rise 1.7% from October 2024
Sales also rise 1.2% from September, increasing in the Midwest and South, while falling in the West and remaining level in the Northeast WASHINGTON — …
HOM Furniture acquires retailer Hennen’s Furniture
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — HNN 125 retailer HOM Furniture, one of the nation’s largest furniture retailers serving customers in the upper Midwestern states, has announced …
Fiserv report shows furniture store sales were up 4.9% from October 2024
However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture, …
Ashley enters Nigerian market through partnership with Vento Furniture
HIGH POINT – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, has partnered with Vento Furniture of Nigeria, Africa, marking a significant entry into the rapidly growing …
Bozeman, Montana: Home of Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — Arhaus
12,000-square-foot store in Gallatin Crossing is the lifestyle retailer’s first in the state BOZEMAN, Mont. — Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — finally — …
Mortage Bankers report shows home affordability rose in September
Association says costs improved for the 4th consecutive month, supported by lower mortgage rates and a growing housing supply WASHINGTON — Data from the Mortgage …
Arhaus reports 8% increase in Q3 revenue
Comparable-store sales rise 4.1% resulting from ‘healthy underlying client demand and strong operational execution’ BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — HNN 125 Retailer Arhaus reported an 8% …
