Buddy Mac bankruptcy sale still facing hurdles
Former Big Lots becoming an ICE detention center? DALLAS — Although the bankruptcy court here has approved the sale of what’s left of Buddy Mac …
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Lowe’s reports increase in Q4, full fiscal year sales
4th-quarter sales rose 1.3% from prior year and full-year sales rose 3.1% MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s reported increases in Q4 and full-year …
Latest Consumer Confidence report offers insights into planned furniture spending
Consumers appear ready to make big-ticket purchases for the home and that could accelerate given recent developments around the world, including the war in the …
Home construction activity slows compared with December 2024
The good news is that activity in all 3 major areas was up compared with November, suggesting a seasonal rebound in some parts of the …
Home Depot finishes year strong with a 3.2% increase in annual sales
Company attributes Q4 sales decline of 3.8% to 1 less week in the quarter compared with the same period a year earlier ATLANTA — Home …
December new home sales rise from December 2024, decline from November
Average sales prices also continue to rise, potentially leaving less room in the budget for furniture WASHINGTON — Sales of new single-family homes rose in …
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell …
Industry reacts with caution to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Officials say they are not taking any specific measures regarding pricing until they know what actions the Trump administration may take next on tariffs WASHINGTON …
Furniture stores manage slight 12-month gain in 2025
However, larger macro economic factors such as tepid housing sales and high tariffs likely stalled consumer spending in the segment WASHINGTON — Recently released retail …
Existing home sales fall 4.4% from January 2025
Sales also declined 8.4% from December, according to National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — Existing home sales declined in all major regional markets in January …
