Housing starts, completions lag behind August 2025
Residential building permits were a bright spot, rising 3.5% during the same period WASHINGTON — Year-over-year residential construction declined in two of three key areas …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
CIN Week 2 offers insights into Gen Z home furnishings buying habits, attitudes
Price is a major deciding factor as is the need to replace furniture that is worn out HIGH POINT — For Gen Z consumers, furniture, …
Furniture store sales rise 1.9% from August 2025
Overall retail sales were up 6% during the same period, suggesting consumer spending is on the rebound WASHINGTON — On Sept. 16, the U.S. Census …
Homebuilder confidence falters in September
Report comes out just as Fed raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023 WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the market for new single-family …
A tale of 2 legacy brands, Ethan Allen and Natuzzi
Can Aldo Uva navigate Natuzzi back to the promised land? DANBURY, Conn. Last week should have been a big one for Ethan Allen and Natuzzi. …
Latest Consumer Insights Now research on furniture shopping focuses on Gen Z shopper
With finances being a major concern, the 18-29-year-old age group primarily purchases furniture based on price HIGH POINT — Welcome to our latest edition of …
The Dump to close all locations outside Virginia
Move will leave the retailer with 2 remaining stores in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia NORFOLK, Va. — Retailer The Dump announced it is closing its …
Broad River Retail expands with new Ashley stores in Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina
FORT MILL, S.C. — Broad River Retail continues its national growth with new Ashley store activity in Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina, including its …
Who gets your bet: MotoMotion or Ethan Allen?
Analyzing the retail strategies of 2 companies in the news ROME, Ga. — The pace here at the Rome, Georgia, bureau of Home News Now …
Furniture’s value consumer is moving up the income ladder
The latest Beige Book suggests price sensitivity is spreading to higher-income shoppers, putting more pressure on retailers to prove the value of every purchase WASHINGTON …
