Meridian Furniture expands its reach into real estate staging business
NEW YORK — Meridian Furniture is expanding its reach into the real estate staging business as more residential properties turn to these professional designers to …
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Matter Brothers Furniture names Steve King SVP, sales and operations
King brings more than 20 years experience to the new position FORT MYERS, Fla. — Retailer Matter Brothers Furniture and Florida Leather Gallery have named …
Sales of newly built homes decline 6.6% from June 2024
However, sales edged up .6% from May, offering a glimmer of hope for summer sales activity WASHINGTON — Sales of newly built homes declined from …
Taos Lifestyle partners with creative agency to deepen store’s identity
TAOS, N.M. — Taos Lifestyle, the innovative home furnishings and lifestyle store here, has partnered with Benthouse Creative to help transform the 24,000-square-foot store into …
NAR report highlights international investment in existing US homes
Association cites 33.2% increase in buyers from other countries buying residential properties in the US between April 2024 and March 2025 WASHINGTON — A recent report …
M&A activity rises in the furniture industry
This week’s announcement of HNI’s acquisition of Steelcase is a blockbuster event for the broader furniture industry. This $2.2 billion transaction brings together two of …
Flexsteel releases FY 2024 Impact Report
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries Inc. has released its FY2024 Impact Report, highlighting significant progress in its commitment to responsible practices. The report emphasizes Flexsteel’s …
Domestic wood manufacturers poised for tariff-related growth
20% tariffs on Vietnam could create some additional demand for US-made furniture HIGH POINT — Domestic case goods manufacturers are optimistic that a spike in …
An exclusive 1st look at Ashley’s flagship store in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Earlier this summer, Ashley Furniture celebrated the opening of its largest location, an 88,000-square-foot store that also boasts a 218,000-square-foot, two-story warehouse. …
Pending home sales decline 2.8% from June 2024
There also was a .8% decline since May, indicating some potential buyers may be skittish about moving despite a high level of inventory of new …
