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Furniture store sales down for 1st half of 2026

Sector is the only one tracked by the US government with a year-to-date decline WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales are down for the first half …

DOVR Media releases 1st Furniture Demand Index survey

NEW YORK — In the second quarter of this year, consumers shopping for home furnishings were most interested in whole room packages, an increase of …

Canadian furniture producers respond to threat of 50% tariffs

Some are considering strategic moves to lessen the impact, although the answers on how to navigate such a high rate are unclear WASHINGTON — The …

See new and trending products coming to Las Vegas Market

Get ready for Las Vegas Market by checking out some of the new and trending products exhibitors are bringing this summer. Meridian Furniture’s Cedar velvet …

July homebuilder confidence falters

Factors influencing the results include regulatory pressures on the industry, interest rate levels and materials costs WASHINGTON — Builder confidence fell in July as the …

Retailers see uneven 4th of July business

A limited group of retailers reported everything from stronger premium sales to lighter foot traffic, highlighting an uncertain market HIGH POINT — The Fourth of …

Pending home sales fall slightly from June 2025

However, some metro areas performed extremely well, suggesting retailers in those regions could end up selling a lot of furniture in the next month or …

Passage of housing bill could help propel home sales activity

Affordability is a key component of the legislation that will determine whether people will be able to buy a new or existing home WASHINGTON — …

Sundays opens Santa Monica showroom

The Canadian furniture brand now has 2 locations in Southern California SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Vancouver-based Sundays Furniture is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with …