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 …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
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 …
Conn’s reports 12.8% drop in consolidated fiscal Q3 revenues
Same-store sales decreased 15% during the quarter ended Oct. 31 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Retailer Conn’s Inc. reported a 12.8% drop in consolidated sales and …
Research shows impact of delivery experience on major furniture retailers
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Deliveright, the company behind the leading AI-powered logistics and delivery platform Grasshopper, released new research that highlights how profoundly the country’s biggest …
Year-over-year November furniture store sales fall 7.3%
Electronics and appliance stores, followed by restaurants and bars and health and beauty stores, all posted double-digit gains during the period WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture …
La-Z-Boy continues to bet on the strength of its retail store network
Company said that for the first time, company-owned stores now represent more than half its total store network MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy’s latest earnings call …
Lowe’s reports 7.4% decline in Q3 sales
Reduction in DIY discretionary spending reduces revenues to $20.5 billion, compared to $23.5 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement specialist …
