CIN research offers window into planned bedding purchases in 1st half
Survey shows that younger consumers and baby boomers plan to buy at the highest rates HIGH POINT — As any retailer knows, no analysis of …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Sammy Furniture opens new Ashley Furniture showroom in Brick Township, New Jersey
BRICK, N.J. – On March 25, Sammy Furniture of Freehold, LLC (Sammy Furniture) celebrated the opening of its new 26,000 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at 1930 …
Kingsdown expands presence in Central America with new licensing agreement
MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc., has launched a new three-year licensing agreement with Grupo Diveco in Guatemala, one of the largest vertically integrated manufacturers …
Albany Industries adds West Coast manufacturing, distribution facility
350,000-square-foot operation in Salt Lake City will serve customers in Western states SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Upholstery manufacturer Albany Industries is adding a 354,000-square …
Showroom talking points: Counting our blessings and embracing imperfections
This week’s roundup of news and notes specific to our industry finds an interesting blend of luck, tragedy, hope and climate awareness. First, the luck. …
CIN offers a window into planned occasional table purchases
Consumers are seeking living room pieces that will coordinate well with their new sofa or sectional HIGH POINT — With upholstery being the No. 1 …
Consumer confidence remains flat in March
While recession fears have fallen, consumers are concerned about elevated prices and interest rates, which could continue to impact high-ticket purchases such as furniture WASHINGTON …
Housing construction activity rises in February
Year-over-year increases occur in building permits, housing starts and completions, signaling movement that could boost furniture sales in the weeks and months ahead WASHINGTON — …
Furniture remains a key driver of revenues at Big Lots
Large-ticket sofas, sectionals, beds, mattresses and more keep segment strong relative to smaller-ticket items COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots’ latest investor presentation highlighting its recently …
What does the future hold in store for Dorel Home?
During period of lackluster demand for home furnishings, company reveals restructuring effort that will reduce headcount by 5%, generate $6.5 million in savings MONTREAL — …
