A first look at products to see at Las Vegas Market
In a challenging business environment, Las Vegas Market exhibitors are bringing new and trending designs that will help diversify retailers’ floors and give them unique …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Study says tariffs will impact new-home construction costs
Cost of imported steel, copper, drywall and lumber expected to raise prices significantly BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tariffs are expected to add significantly to the cost …
Bedding Industries of America looks to grow in Southern region with new territory manager
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Mattress manufacturer Bedding Industries of America has expanded its sales force in its Chicago plant, BIA Midwest, with the appointment of …
Former Buddy’s franchisees file to recover last settlement payment from escrow
Who is steering the ship at what was Franchise Group? A group of former Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchise operators has filed a motion in Delaware …
Housing construction activity falters from June 2024
Building permits, housing starts and housing completions are all down from last year, while permits and housing starts are up from May WASHINGTON — June …
More from the opening of Bob’s new Winston-Salem, North Carolina, store
On Thursday of last week, Home News Now editors Tom Russell and Ray Allegrezza attended the opening of Bob’s Discount Furniture’s new store in Winston-Salem, …
Home builder confidence rises slightly in July
Monthly reading still is below 50, which signals that fewer builders view conditions as good versus poor WASHINGTON — Confidence among residential builders regarding future …
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 …
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 …
