The RoomPlace files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Retailer to close 8 stores in outlying markets and keep its remaining 18 Chicago-area stores open CHICAGO — Home News Now 125 Retailer The RoomPlace …
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HPMA accepting applications for Design Influencers Tour at spring High Point Market
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority calls for spring market participants in its biannual Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market, organized in partnership …
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 1995
However, the year-over-year decrease continues to decline overall, with all four regions also posting price increases WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell again in December, …
Ashley to open 9th store in Phoenix area
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Ashley will officially open its newest retail store on Saturday, January 20 in Queen Creek, Arizona. The new 34,986 sq. ft. …
Housing construction activity shows improvement in December
Data highlights year-over-year increases in residential building permits, housing starts and housing completions WASHINGTON — Year-over-year housing construction activity saw increases across three major segments …
Variety of factors contributing to disruptions in container shipping
As 2024 gets under way, container shipping is experiencing the most disruption the industry has seen since the height of the pandemic. Over the past …
Ashley partners with Hope to Dream to provide children nearly 14,000 beds
TAMPA, Fla. – Hope to Dream, a non-profit organization, continued to make dreams come true this year, donating nearly 14,000 beds to children in need. In …
CIN research shows (low) pricing remains a critical driver of most home furnishings purchases
Survey on buying plans for the second half echoes a familiar theme: Consumers don’t want to pay a lot for their furniture HIGH POINT — …
Decline in existing home sales slows
7.3% year-over-year decrease in November is the lowest recorded by the National Association of Realtors so far this year WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
Year-over-year housing starts, residential building permits rise in November
Housing completions fall in November compared to 2022, but rise 5% over October WASHINGTON — Housing construction appeared to begin making a turnaround in November …
