February housing construction activity rises from January levels
YOY building permits and housing starts fall from February 2022, while percentage of housing completions rises WASHINGTON — Data recently released from the U.S. Census …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Existing home sales rose 14.5% in February
YOY sales fell 22.6%, due to double-digit declines in all four regions of the U.S. WASHINGTON — Existing home sales rose 14.5% in February from …
Remembering Albert Fraenkel II
This column is dedicated to the memory of Albert Fraenkel II, a friend, a mentor and a man who made a difference to many in …
Ashley opens HomeStore in Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana – On February 22, Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Accra, Ghana celebrated the soft opening of its new 1,500 sq. m. showroom located on Spintex …
La-Z-Boy’s commitment to retail stores remains robust
Segment contributes largest level of sales growth, profitability in company’s latest quarterly financial results MONROE, Mich. — Once again, La-Z-Boy delivered positive results for its …
YOY January existing home sales fall 36.9%
January sales also fall .7% from December, marking the 12th consecutive monthly decline WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell for the 12th consecutive month in …
Havertys reports increase in 2022 Q4, full-year sales
Company achieves over $1 billion in revenues for second year in a row ATLANTA — Havertys reported that it achieved record-breaking fourth-quarter sales and for …
Bedding Industries of America signs Sri Lanka-based Arpitech Ltd. as 83rd global licensee
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Bedding Industries of America (BIA) is once again expanding its international presence, this time with the signing of Arpitech Ltd., the largest mattress manufacturer …
It’s time to add new tricks to your retail marketing tactics
Established businesses, much like people, often are “creatures of habit.” The same can be said for our canine companions — as in “you can’t teach …
Cowen & Company podcast addresses demand at the upper end of the furniture business
NEW YORK — On Tuesday Feb. 7, investment banking and financial services firm Cowen & Company held a call with several furniture industry executives at …
