Bob’s Discount Furniture COO Ramesh Murthy discusses retailer’s biggest expansion yet
In this interview with Home News Now, the exec shares the strategy behind the move and how it positions the company to better serve its …
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How will Dorel Home succeed moving forward?
Recent financials show depth of challenges and opportunities the company has now and in the future in its residential furniture segment CORNWALL, Ontario — When …
Furniture store sales rise 4.5% from June 2024
Consumer spending continues to hold up amid slow housing market and concerns over tariffs WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales rose 4.5% from June 2024, continuing …
Park Hill Collection continues product design transformation
Mix of 166 furniture pieces being shown in Atlanta this week includes styles that reflect efforts to build a sense of “permanence versus trend” ATLANTA …
Survey shows drop in new home mortgage applications from May 2024
Data shows average loan size for new homes also rose to $379,209 in May from $376,992 in April WASHINGTON — Mortgage applications for new home …
Survey identifies hot spots for new home construction
Analysis looks at building permit figures and the proportion of funds each area allocated toward housing-related investment to determine the top growth areas HIGH POINT …
Ashley opens new store in Trinity, Florida
TRINITY, Fla. – Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America, opened its newest retail store on Friday, June 6, in Trinity, Florida. The 67,660 …
Pending home sales rise 1.1% from May 2024
Activity rises in the Midwest and South, while declining in the Northeast and West WASHINGTON — May pending home sales rose 1.1% from May 2024, …
Talsma Furniture named top-performing Bassett Design Center for 4th year in a row
BASSETT, Va. – For the fourth year in a row, Talsma Furniture has been honored by Bassett Furniture as its top-performing Bassett Design Center for …
Survey analyzes spending on home appliances that compete with furniture purchases
Many of these improvements cost consumers thousands of dollars, thus potentially delaying spending on things like furniture HIGH POINT — Stating the obvious, owning a …
