Banana Republic entering furnishings arena in move to remake brand
SAN FRANCISCO – Bucking the strong headwinds at retail, Banana Republic is making a big move into home furnishings. With this move, the chain is …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year
All 4 regions of the U.S. posted year-over-year declines according to data from the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — August existing home sales fell …
Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business
Retailer has been family-owned for its duration, serving as destination for high-end furniture in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio markets AUSTIN, Texas — Luxury …
August housing starts fall 14.8% from last year
YOY building permits also fell 2.7%, while housing completions rose 3.8% from August 2022 WASHINGTON — August housing starts and building permits fell again compared …
Arhaus sets sights on long-term growth
Lifestyle retailer seeks to double its physical store footprint while also boosting market penetration through social media, other marketing initiatives BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle …
Red River Home opens Ashley Outlet in Texarkana, Texas
TEXARKANA, Texas — On Aug. 17, JP&A Holdings LLC, DBA Red River Home, in Texarkana, Texas, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its …
Kingsdown installs window displays for Sleep Country’s 13 mall stores in Canada
MEBANE, N.C. –Kingsdown has recently completed installation of eye-catching window displays for Sleep Country’s 13 mall-based stores across Canada. The special project, initiated at the retailer’s …
Providence Enterprises holds grand reopening of Ashley store in Kingsport, Tennessee
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – On Aug. 25, Providence Enterprises, LLC celebrated the grand reopening of its new 27,000-square-foot Ashley showroom located at 2716 E. Stone Drive S., …
August furniture store sales fall 7.8% from last year
Despite the drop, sales activity is still hovering above pre-pandemic levels, including in August 2020 after stores had reopened and demand for furniture started to …
Singapore Furniture Industries Council embarks on trade mission to Shanghai and Hangzhou
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC), with the support of Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), will be leading a delegation on a Trade Mission to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China from …
