Hooker Furnishings receives 2023 North Carolina Governor’s Export Award
Award recognizes sales success in international markets RALEIGH, N.C. – Hooker Furnishings has received the 2023 North Carolina Governor’s Export Award for its leadership in …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Existing home sales are key to driving furniture sales this year — and beyond
First-time buyers could hold the keys to creating some movement in the market HIGH POINT — One of the big issues that most people in …
Arteriors opens expanded showroom in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Arteriors, a resource for luxury lighting, furniture, wall décor and accessories, is holding a grand opening of its expanded showroom in the …
January existing home sales fell 1.7% from last year
Sales rose 3.1% from December, a slight rebound that could continue into the spring WASHINGTON — January existing home sales fell 1.7% from last year …
Naturepedic opens its 1st Florida store
West Palm Beach location is one of 25 stores the company operates in the US and Canada and one of 40 total stores planned by …
January housing starts fell less than 1% from last year
Year-over-year increase in home completions and permits issued signals potential rebound in new construction WASHINGTON — U.S. housing starts fell in January compared to the …
Study offers suggestions for retailers hoping to minimize the effect of inflation
My very old and very wise Sicilian grandmother was a treasure trove of wise sayings. They were short, to the point and often profound. One of …
Affordable Rent-to-Own to pay former employee $105K to settle EEOC race discrimination suit
NEW ORLEANS — Affordable Rent-to-Own LLC, which does business as Affordable Home Furnishings, has agreed to pay a former employee $105,000 to settle a race …
The RoomPlace bankruptcy declaration cites rise in interest rates as a challenge to business
Subsequent decline in housing sales, construction had adverse impact on furniture sales LOMBARD, Ill. — A rise in interest rates that impacted housing sales and …
Top unsecured creditors identified in The RoomPlace bankruptcy
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a more accurate listing of creditors and amounts owed, most notably those named on the unsecured …
