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Meridian Furniture partners with Hudson’s Vacation Interiors to grow Florida presence

Meridian Furniture partners with Hudson’s Vacation Interiors to grow Florida presence

NEW YORK – Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, affordably priced designs, is expanding its business in the Florida vacation …

Meridian Furniture partners with Hudson’s Vacation Interiors to grow Florida presence Read More
Consumer Insights Now Week 3 looks at what’s driving planned furniture purchases

Consumer Insights Now Week 3 looks at what’s driving planned furniture purchases

Upholstery remains a top area of consideration, but consumers also have their sights set on wood furniture categories such as bedroom, home office and occasional …

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Homebuilder confidence remains steady in September

Homebuilder confidence remains steady in September

Reading has been between 32 and 34 since May, falling well below a level that shows more builders view conditions as good versus poor WASHINGTON …

Homebuilder confidence remains steady in September Read More
Synchrony acquires Versatile Credit

Synchrony acquires Versatile Credit

STAMFORD, Conn. — Consumer financing company Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), announced Wednesday that it has acquired Versatile Credit, a consumer-financing software provider connecting merchants, lenders, and consumers …

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Lectra names John Brearley president of its Americas division

Lectra names John Brearley president of its Americas division

Executive fills a role held by Leonard Marano, who recently left the company for another position TOLLAND, Conn. — Lectra, a provider of industrial intelligence …

Lectra names John Brearley president of its Americas division Read More
Study analyzes how people spend their time at home

Study analyzes how people spend their time at home

Data provides overview of activities from working at home to doing homework, research and watching TV WASHINGTON — A study released by the U.S. Bureau …

Study analyzes how people spend their time at home Read More
CIN Week 2 looks at what’s driving consumer furniture purchases

CIN Week 2 looks at what’s driving consumer furniture purchases

Upholstery remains the No. 1 category sought by shoppers, but primary bedroom also remains a key area of interest HIGH POINT — In our second …

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Housing construction activity falters from August 2024

Housing construction activity falters from August 2024

Despite lingering affordability issues, officials say that Wednesday’s rate cut could soon lead to a boost in overall housing production WASHINGTON — August housing construction …

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Furniture store sales rise 5.2% from August 2024

Furniture store sales rise 5.2% from August 2024

Strong year-over-year sales activity aligns with reports from retailers of a strong August that continued into the Labor Day holiday weekend WASHINGTON — Furniture store …

Furniture store sales rise 5.2% from August 2024 Read More
Mortgage bankers survey shows housing affordability rose in July

Mortgage bankers survey shows housing affordability rose in July

National median mortgage payment fell by $13 from July 2024 and was down by $45 from June WASHINGTON —Housing affordability rose in July, according to …

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