January housing starts fell less than 1% from last year
Year-over-year increase in home completions and permits issued signals potential rebound in new construction WASHINGTON — U.S. housing starts fell in January compared to the …
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Study offers suggestions for retailers hoping to minimize the effect of inflation
My very old and very wise Sicilian grandmother was a treasure trove of wise sayings. They were short, to the point and often profound. One of …
Affordable Rent-to-Own to pay former employee $105K to settle EEOC race discrimination suit
NEW ORLEANS — Affordable Rent-to-Own LLC, which does business as Affordable Home Furnishings, has agreed to pay a former employee $105,000 to settle a race …
The RoomPlace bankruptcy declaration cites rise in interest rates as a challenge to business
Subsequent decline in housing sales, construction had adverse impact on furniture sales LOMBARD, Ill. — A rise in interest rates that impacted housing sales and …
Top unsecured creditors identified in The RoomPlace bankruptcy
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a more accurate listing of creditors and amounts owed, most notably those named on the unsecured …
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 …
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 …
