Have antidumping petitions stifled competition in the bedding industry?
Domestic producers have targeted more than 20 countries that produce mattresses since the first petition was filed before the pandemic HIGH POINT — For years, Vietnam …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
Lowe’s Companies reports 9.2% decrease in Q2 sales
Company remains profitable with net earnings of $2.7 billion for the quarter ended Aug. 4 MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies reported 9.2% …
La-Z-Boy reports decline in fiscal Q1 net sales
Written same-store sales for company-owned stores rose 2%, driven by strong individual store performance and an increase in design business MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Inc. …
Year-over-year July existing home sales fell 16.6%
High interest rates and available inventory impact activity throughout the US WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 16.6% in July, a sign that high …
A conversation with Lectra’s Leonard Marano
Recently, the president of the Americas for the industry supplier spoke with Home News Now about the importance of nearshoring and use of technology for …
Is the industry becoming ruthless in tough times?
Late last week, I got back-to-back calls from two vendors of American Freight, the retail chain based in Delaware, Ohio. Prior to operating as American Freight, …
CIN research to preview planned consumer furniture purchases through end of year
Research will begin publishing Sept. 11 and run for 4 successive weeks thereafter HIGH POINT — Home News Now and its sister publications, Decor News …
Avocado Green Mattress opens newest store in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. – Avocado Green Mattress, a resource for GOTS-certified organic mattresses, recently opened the doors to its newest experience center in Boulder. The space, located at …
Year-over-year July housing starts rose 5.9%
Number of residential permits issued fell 13% during the same period, while the number of units completed fell 5.4% WASHINGTON — July housing starts rose …
The Home Depot reports 2% decrease in fiscal Q2 net sales
Net sales for the full first half fell 3.1% to $80.2 billion ATLANTA — Home improvement resource The Home Depot, which has incorporated furniture and …
