Consumer confidence rises slightly in July
Yet purchasing plans for homes is at a 12-year low, indicating a soft market for furniture could continue in the months ahead WASHINGTON — Consumer …
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Lingering questions about the Conn’s bankruptcy
The web of financial ties and interests that connect the Franchise Group, B. Riley, Conn’s and Badcock is thick and, like a spider web, somewhat …
Report: Sam Levitz Furniture in process of closing stores
TUCSON, Ariz. — Retailer Sam Levitz Furniture is in the process of closing stores according to news reports from local media in the Tucson market. …
16 Las Vegas Market product highlights
The Las Vegas Market is full of new and stylish products that appeal to a variety of buyers. Here is sampling of some of the …
B. Riley begins store-closing sales for 550 Conn’s, Badcock locations
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Store-closing sales have started among 550 Conn’s HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture & More locations. The news follows closely on the …
Conn’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Retailer Conn’s HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that follows its announcement on Tuesday to close 71 …
Conn’s announces closure of 71 locations in 13 states
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — After weeks of rumors and speculation, Conn’s has announced it is closing 71 locations in 13 states. These represent just over …
June existing home sales fall 5.4% from May and June 2023
Prices rise to a record high, potentially placing many first-time buyers out of the market WASHINGTON — June existing home sales fell 5.4% compared with …
A Kahn Game: Intrigue and mystery behind the Conn’s-Badcock-FRG deal
You might remember that back in January, we pinboarded the mystery of the all-stock swap that sent Badcock Home Furnishings to Conn’s in exchange for …
June housing completions rise 15.5% over June 2023
Overall housing construction activity also rises slightly over May, a sign that furniture spending may soon pick up as consumers move into those new homes …
