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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The latest from home furnishings markets
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, …
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 …
CIN Week 1 – The New Homeowners Report
In this first of five installments of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by American First Finance, we take an in-depth look at consumers’ recent homebuying activity …
Bassett opens Design Center at Factory Furniture
ESTILL SPRINGS, Tenn. – Factory Furniture converted 2,800 square feet of showroom space to a Bassett Design Center in February. The gallery program is centered …
CIN research delves into home-buying trends
Younger consumers represent the largest percentage of those who are looking to invest in their first home HIGH POINT — The furniture industry will be …
February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January
Prices continue to rise further, pricing many younger consumers out of the market WASHINGTON — February existing home sales declined slightly from February 2024 but …
Is the industry prepared for another recession?
The imposition and threat of further tariffs have consumers worried, and that’s not a good thing for furniture sales HIGH POINT — So here we …
Wayfair to add 2nd large-format store in Atlanta next year
BOSTON — Furniture retailer Wayfair Inc. said it is adding its second large-format store in Atlanta next year. Set to open in 2026, the 150,000-square-foot location “will …
February furniture store sales rise 5.5% from February 2024
Furniture segment was among the best-performing retail sectors tracked by the government, falling only behind health and beauty stores and non-store retailers WASHINGTON — Year-over-year …
