Breaking news: Shannon Williams steps down from role as CEO of Home Furnishings Association
She had served in the position for just over a year, succeeding former chief executive Mark Schumacher HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has …
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City Furniture to open store in Sarasota this month
Soft opening of 120,000-square-foot store is planned for the third week in June SARASOTA, Fla. — Home News Now 125 retailer City Furniture is opening …
2 recent reports offer opposing views of the economy
Consumer confidence was up significantly in May, while the April Pending Home Sales Index declined 6.3% from March WASHINGTON — Two recent economic reports offer …
West Elm to occupy 12,000 square feet at The Dorsey Wynwood
MIAMI — Real estate developer Related Group (Related), alongside partners Torose Equities and Lndmrk, today announced that national furnishings brand West Elm has signed a lease for more than 12,000 square feet at …
Memorial Day receives mostly positive reviews from retailers across the US
Despite the threat of tariffs, consumers appeared eager to take advantage of sales offering big savings across categories HIGH POINT — A number of retailers …
Judge OKs reorganization plan for Franchise Group
WILMINGTON, Del. — U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Laurie S. Silverstein confirmed the Ninth Amended Plan of Reorganization for 53 out of the 54 debtors affiliated with Franchise …
Appeals court grants stay of US Court of International Trade order blocking Trump tariffs
Plaintiffs in case have until June 5 to respond to this motion while the US government has until June 9 . In the meantime, tariffs …
April existing home sales decline 2% from a year ago
Despite decrease, home prices rise 1.8% to $414,000, an all-time high for the month of April, according to the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — April …
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units that pose tip-over, entrapment hazard
These include 1,293 Rolanstar dressers sold on Amazon and 170 dressers sold on Wayfair WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission last week announced …
10 big ideas for the furniture industry from ISCS 2025 convention in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The International Council of Shopping Centers held its 2025 convention in Las Vegas last week. An estimated 25,000 retail industry professionals gathered …
