‘Business as usual’ climate dominates market despite threat of tariffs
Home News Now offers this and other early observations about the April High Point Market HIGH POINT — For many larger dealers, the High Point …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Hot in High Point
From dining sets to sofas, coffee tables, consoles and so much more, High Point Market is the place to see tons of new product all …
Why we should rethink the ‘No Buy 2025’ movement
In my last column, I called attention to the “No Buy 2025” movement and why I think this could hurt our industry. I explained the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
