2 recent reports offer a window into health of the housing market
March housing starts were 10.8% above March 2025, while existing home sales were down 1% from the same period WASHINGTON — Two recent reports offer …
Category: Retail
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Wayfair reports 7.4% increase in Q1 sales
Company also reduces its net loss to $105 million, compared with $113 million the same period last year BOSTON — Furnishings retailer Wayfair reported a …
Ethan Allen reports 4.8% drop in fiscal Q3 sales
Company attributes decrease to a reduction in business with the US State Department, lower international sales and overall sluggish demand in the US market DANBURY, …
Ten out of 10:00 with Home News Now contributor and Berry College professor Brian Carroll
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the industry journalist and professor about how issues ranging from COVID-related disruptions to low consumer demand have …
Ten More with Jake Freedman, founder of DOVR Media
In this follow-up interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the industry and AI thought leader who offers additional insights into …
March retail sales climb 1.7% as gas prices mask softer spending
Census data shows modest 0.6% growth excluding autos and gasoline, with furniture improving month to month but still trailing 2025 WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose …
Buyers shift toward refinement for High Point Market
As macroeconomic pressure persists, retailers are prioritizing durability and value HIGH POINT — Ahead of High Point Market, retailers are approaching the upcoming buying cycle …
Ten More with Adam Dambrov, senior trade and customs attorney with Frost Law
In this follow-up interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the trade expert about the pending refund of more than $160 …
Ten out of 10:00 with Jake Freedman, founder of DOVR Media
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the industry and AI thought leader about a host of issues impacting businesses today. While consumer sentiment …
Is independent retail doomed?
Some would say that the sector isn’t dying, but instead that it’s evolving First of two parts HIGH POINT — There is a prophecy, often …
