Year-over-year existing home sales fell nearly 19% in June
Sales also fell 3.3% from May, reversing a slight uptick in earlier spring activity WASHINGTON — Data released this week from the National Association of …
Category: Markets
The latest from home furnishings markets
Ashley rebrands HomeStore concept to Ashley
Initiative reflects brand’s efforts to evolve brick-and-mortar stores with more trend-forward designs and products that attract a wider demographic, including younger consumers TAMPA, Fla. – …
Housing starts, building permits drop in June
The number of housing completions rose, with the South ranking as the strongest region of the country WASHINGTON — Privately owned housing starts and permits …
Furniture Insights reports offer window into state of industry
Economic data for first several months of 2023 begs the question: Will things get worse before they get better? HIGH POINT — A review of …
Ideas on what salespeople can do when times are tough (like now)
The good book — and the Byrds — make it clear that, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” …
Naturepedic expands its retail footprint
In addition to its recent Chicago store opening, the mattress resource has several planned for the balance of the year CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — The …
Synchrony partners with At Home on financing options
STAMFORD, Conn. – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, has expanded its partnership with At Home to offer customers more options and flexibility in how they make …
American Leather reimagines its presence at retail
Shop-in-Shop concept aims to connect with consumers through storytelling, craftsmanship and curation DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather is reimagining its presentation at retail with …
Markor refreshes its retail brand
Newly refurbished store is designed to appeal to a more upscale market by embodying larger trends in luxury merchandising and marketing TIANJIN, China — Two …
Are we seeing the death of the starter home?
I want to start this week’s column by asking you all to join me in a moment of silence as we pause to reflect on …
