Home Depot reports 9.4% increase in Q1 sales
Overall same-store sales rose .3% during same quarterly period ended May 4 ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported $39.9 billion in sales for …
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Franchise Group bankruptcy decision expected today
Today is the big day for the Franchise Group bankruptcy, with a hearing on the ninth and perhaps final amended restructuring plan scheduled to begin …
Logistics expert explains exemptions on reciprocal tariffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the IEEPA/reciprocal tariffs were implemented, an exception was granted to goods that were laden on a vessel prior to April 5 …
Housing construction activity falters in April
Building permits, housing starts and completions are all down from April 2024 while housing starts rise 1.6% from March WASHINGTON — April residential housing construction …
NAHB survey shows decline in home-builder confidence in May
Uncertainties regarding tariffs, interest rates and building-material costs impact overall views about the economy WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said that home-builder …
April furniture store sales rise 7.8% from April 2024
Sector continues ongoing streak of year-over-year increases, although this could be related to consumers trying to purchase products before tariffs increase WASHINGTON — Furniture store …
April High Point Market strategies addressed subject of tariffs head-on
While many said the issue did not come up in many discussions, some of the product shown clearly aimed to alleviate potential pricing impacts down …
An unexpected side effect of Trump’s tariff war could affect luxury furniture goods
In a twist few expected, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are inadvertently peeling back the curtain on one of the luxury market’s best-kept …
Elements International Room Packages concept aims to take guesswork out of living room buys
Full-line resource showcased concept at April market, offering dealers complete settings retailing at $1,999 HIGH POINT — Like most other full-line furniture resources, Elements International …
U.S., China reach temporary reprieve on tariffs
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, the two countries announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs that will reduce U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. …
