Existing home sales rise slightly from July 2025
Sales fell 1.7% from June, amid ongoing price pressures that marked the 37th consecutive month of year-over-year increases WASHINGTON — Existing home sales edged up …
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Havertys’ Q2 earnings call offers insights into its success and challenges ahead
Average tickets continue to increase, yet ongoing tariffs and increased transportation costs continue to put pressure on the retailer’s bottom line ATLANTA — Havertys’ latest …
A tale of 2 retailers, Part 2
The Q2 results of Arhaus and Bob’s Discount Furniture illustrate how premium and value consumers continue to drive furniture sales CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The furniture …
CPSC announces 2 more clothing storage unit recalls in late July
WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two more clothing storage unit recalls the last week of July that involve 14,789 units …
CNBC/NRF report: Furniture store sales up 2.7% from July 2025
Sector was still among the slowest growing segments tracked by the monthly survey WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales were one of the slowest growing areas …
Palliser Furniture shuts down all Mexico manufacturing
Plus, an update on the Old Hickory Tannery shooting and its aftermath SALTILLO, Coahuila — Palliser Furniture’s Mexican manufacturing arm operated by Matamoros Holdings ceased …
Study identifies best, worst cities for 1st-time homebuyers
WalletHub report is based on 22 key metrics applied to 300 cities around the US, including overall affordability, tax rates, utility rates and quality of …
Gardner White’s next chapter
The family-owned retailer refreshes its brand identity and opens new corporate headquarters BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Michigan-based retailer Gardner White is experiencing one of the …
NY NOW summer show reports increased buyer attendance
NEW YORK – NY NOW concluded a very successful summer show, the first edition under the leadership of Rockview Management Group Inc. Buyer attendance increased by 5% …
Storeception: Why retailers keep putting stores inside stores
From Target’s new strategy to Nebraska Furniture Mart’s rotating brand showcases, retailers are turning to store-within-store concepts to drive foot traffic HIGH POINT — Store-within-a-store …
