December housing construction activity falters from December 2023
For the full year, housing completions were up 12.4% compared to a year earlier, while the issuing of building permits and housing starts were both …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
December furniture retail sales see a strong rebound
8.4% year-over-year increase is the highest in almost 2 years and the 4th straight month of yearly gains WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had their …
Dixie Furniture & Mattress to close after 79 years
Retailer is holding a going-out-of-business sale at its Charleston and Walterboro stores starting Jan. 16 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dixie Furniture & Mattress prepares for …
Comeaux Furniture, Appliance & Mattress to close its doors after 72 years
President and owner Michael Comeaux plans to retire following the store closing sale METAIRIE, La. — Family-owned and operated for 72 years, Comeaux Furniture, Appliance …
Former Badcock execs form furniture retailer Hometown Furniture
Company is partnering with 11 former Badcock dealers to open Hometown stores in 30 former Badcock locations in 5 states VALDOSTA, Ga. — Former Badcock …
Polish chair manufacturer Paged seeks growth in US market
Company has largely served North American hospitality sector, but is now looking to expand as a supplier to residential resources HIGH POINT — Paged, a …
RH’s Happy New Year
Luxury brand is feasting during the famine Just before the holidays, RH announced its Q3 earnings report, a ritual enlivened by the earnings call and …
Taos Lifestyle: An example of retail at its best
Earlier this week, I was talking with a friend who owns a small business that creates and markets greeting cards, stationery, prints and some handmade …
Nexus Capital declaration explains how Big Lots deal fell apart
Delays in the process ultimately revealed a clearer window into the retailer’s financial challenges COLUMBUS, Ohio — Describing a tireless effort over many months to …
Meridian Furniture offers expertise to real estate staging industry
NEW YORK — Meridian Furniture, which has a notable track record of adding innovative design and style to retail showrooms and designer portfolios, is extending …
