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2023 hasn’t gotten off to a great start at retail, but there are bright spots ahead

As a guy that tries not to mince my words, let me begin by saying 2023 got off to a start that was sadly uninspiring, …

Theatro.com survey analyzes consumer shopping preferences

Report highlights areas of opportunity for retailers looking to improve in-store experience HIGH POINT — A recent survey by Theatro.com sheds light on consumer attitudes toward …

AICO contests final antidumping ruling on upholstered case goods collections

PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture and lighting resource AICO (Amini Innovation Corp.) is contesting a final scope ruling from the United States Court of …

Poundstretcher opens Ashley HomeStore in Zambia

LUSAKA, Zambia – On May 13, 2023, Poundstretcher celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 968 sq. ft. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom at …

MAE report: US furniture exports rose 10.1% in 2022

Mexico and Canada remain the largest markets for US-made products while China and the Middle East continue to falter RICHMOND, Va. — Furniture exports rose …

Existing home sales fell 23.2% in April over last year

Overall sales decreased in all 4 regions of the country, while prices rose in the Northeast and Midwest and fell in the South and West …

Home Depot Q1 results sound vaguely similar to woes in the furniture industry

President, CEO Ted Decker said 3-year period of unprecedented growth was expected to be followed by a ‘year of moderation’ in 2023 ATLANTA — As …

Factory Direct Enterprises opens Ashley showroom in Milford, Connecticut

MILFORD, CT – On April 28th, 2023, Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC (Factory Direct) celebrated the grand opening of its new 46,248 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at …

YOY housing permits, starts drop again in April

Overall number of residential units completed in April rose 1.2% compared to April 2022 WASHINGTON — Year-over-year privately owned building permits and housing starts for …