Consumer confidence seesaws between May and June
3 major indexes see declines as consumers were less positive about business conditions, employment prospects and future income WASHINGTON — With the wild swings in …
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HFA selects former CEO Mark Schumacher as lead facilitator, emcee for Top 100 Summit in September
HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has announced that former CEO Mark Schumacher will be the lead facilitator and emcee for its Top 100 …
Existing home sales post smallest year-over-year decline since February
Sales also rose .8% from April, marking a modest gain during the height of the spring selling season WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales in …
Joybird opens 13th showroom, its 1st in Orange County
COSTA MESA, Calif. – Handcrafted, modern furniture maker Joybird (joybird.com) recently joined the South Coast Collection (SoCo) tenant mix, a 292,000 square foot luxury home furnishing and design lifestyle center in …
Gardner White adds 4 locations throughout Michigan
DETROIT, Mich. — Home News Now 125 retailer Gardner White is adding four new locations in the state in Cadillac, Gaylord, Midland and Mount Pleasant. …
May home construction activity declines from May 2024
Housing completions were a bright spot, up 5.4% from April WASHINGTON — Housing construction activity was down again in May compared to a year ago, …
Presley’s Furniture to close its doors after 44 years in business
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After 44 years in business, Presley’s Furniture is closing its doors permanently. The second-generation owners plan to retire following the final liquidation …
Top 30 unsecured creditors in At Home Group bankruptcy represent a diverse mix of suppliers
Companies have more than $101 million in claims for products or services they have not been paid for in full WILMINGTON, Del. — The top …
La-Z-Boy reports increase in Q4, full-year sales
Retail sales driven by opening of new stores, acquisition of existing independent La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported an increase in Q4 and …
May furniture store sales rise 8.8% from May 2024
Sector reports its 9th straight year-over-year increase since last September WASHINGTON — Furniture stores had another banner month in May as sales rose 8.8% from …
