Furniture store sales rise 5.2% from August 2024
Strong year-over-year sales activity aligns with reports from retailers of a strong August that continued into the Labor Day holiday weekend WASHINGTON — Furniture store …
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Mortgage bankers survey shows housing affordability rose in July
National median mortgage payment fell by $13 from July 2024 and was down by $45 from June WASHINGTON —Housing affordability rose in July, according to …
Fall edition of CIN kicks off with a look at how consumers view the economy
More than 75% of all prospective furniture shoppers view economic conditions as poor or fair, which could impact their decision to buy in the 2nd …
What’s making homebuyers regret their decision?
Highland Cabinetry survey shows that more than 82% of respondents had regrets about their choice of a home PHOENIX, Ariz. — Most homeowners have come …
Retailers report strong Labor Day holiday traffic, sales
Big discounts, 0% financing offers made product attainable for many consumers HIGH POINT — Labor Day proved strong for a number of retailers around the …
10 out of 10 with Michael Fiacco of Old Brick Furniture + Mattress Co.
In his latest video interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher talks with the owner and president at Old Brick Furniture + Mattress Co., Bennington …
Broad River Retail re-opens Columbia, South Carolina store
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, celebrated the grand re-opening of its fully …
Latest consumer confidence data highlights ongoing concerns about tariffs, inflation
With the exception of autos, consumers also remain leery of spending on other big-ticket items such as TVs and computers WASHINGTON — The latest Consumer …
Bob’s celebrates reopening of store in Newington, Connecticut
NEWINGTON, Conn. — Home News Now 125 retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated the opening of its 200th store here on Aug. 29. Located at 3174 …
Labor Day sales across the US offer consumers big values
As most retailers have come to realize, the start of the shopping experience for many consumers begins online. The store website is thus a gateway …
