Retailers grateful for Memorial Day sales boost
A survey of several major dealers in different parts of the country say the weekend met or exceeded their expectations HIGH POINT — Once again, …
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Gallery Furniture lets customers bet on winning party of upcoming presidential election
Those who choose the winner could see big savings on purchases of $6,000 or more HOUSTON — Jim McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture known …
Raymour & Flanigan adds 10th Massachusetts location in Boston area
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Retailer Raymour & Flanigan has opened its 10th Massachusetts location, marking its efforts to expand is presence in the Boston area. Located …
Furniture First honors 3 retiring board members
ARLINGTON, Texas — Furniture First honored two retiring board members in person, and one in absentia, at their general membership meeting earlier this month. Lisa …
Consumer confidence rises slightly in May
Monthly survey reflects an increase among all age groups and those earning more than $100,000 WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence rose slightly in May based in …
Study looks at interest in home remodels by state
Such home improvement projects also may have consumers thinking of how to update their furniture HIGH POINT — A recent survey by storage solutions firm …
Woodstock Furniture & Mattress opens its 6th location in Covington, Georgia
Retailer says the new store will address significant demand in this part of north Georgia COVINGTON, Ga. — Woodstock Furniture & Mattress has opened its …
Memorial Day sales add sizzle to a tepid market
Once again, we celebrate not only the start to the summer season but also one of the biggest furniture sale holidays of the year this …
Lowe’s reports 4% drop in Q1 sales
Net earnings totaled $1.75 billion, down from $2.26 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reported a 4% …
Year-over-year April home sales fall 1.9%
Sales also fall 1.9% from March, while the value of homes continues to increase WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 1.9% in April and …
