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Showroom talking points: Counting our blessings and embracing imperfections

This week’s roundup of news and notes specific to our industry finds an interesting blend of luck, tragedy, hope and climate awareness. First, the luck. …

CIN offers a window into planned occasional table purchases

Consumers are seeking living room pieces that will coordinate well with their new sofa or sectional HIGH POINT — With upholstery being the No. 1 …

Consumer confidence remains flat in March

While recession fears have fallen, consumers are concerned about elevated prices and interest rates, which could continue to impact high-ticket purchases such as furniture WASHINGTON …

Housing construction activity rises in February

Year-over-year increases occur in building permits, housing starts and completions, signaling movement that could boost furniture sales in the weeks and months ahead WASHINGTON — …

Furniture remains a key driver of revenues at Big Lots

Large-ticket sofas, sectionals, beds, mattresses and more keep segment strong relative to smaller-ticket items COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots’ latest investor presentation highlighting its recently …

What does the future hold in store for Dorel Home?

During period of lackluster demand for home furnishings, company reveals restructuring effort that will reduce headcount by 5%, generate $6.5 million in savings MONTREAL — …

Watson’s acquires home specialty retailer Recreational Warehouse

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Watson’s, one of the nation’s largest retailers of home recreational products and furnishings, has acquired Fort Myers, Florida-based Recreational Warehouse, a spa, …

Owners of Wright’s Furniture & Flooring celebrate opening of Wright Family Center

DIETERICH, Ill. — The Wright family, owner of Wright’s Furniture & Flooring, is excited to announce the opening of the Wright Family Center. “This project …