Queen City Homestore remains bullish on 2026
Retailer’s rebrand, category expansion create a destination for home furnishings in new and existing markets CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over the past several years, as companies …
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Buddy’s Home Furnishings sold … but to whom?
Buddy Mac pressed to liquidate, no auction for American Signature WILMINGTON, Del. — The bankruptcy courts have been super busy since last we reported back …
NAR reports uptick in pending home sales, IDs top markets for first-time buyers
Affordability is still a concern, but lower mortgage rates could result in lower housing costs, particularly for first-time buyers on a budget WASHINGTON — A …
Ten More with Peter Keith of Piper Sandler
In this followup interview with HNN contributor Mark Schumacher, the managing director and senior research analyst of the investment bank tells the industry what to …
Furniture store sales up slightly for first 10 months of 2025
Year-to-date activity for the first 10 months of 2025 shows some resilience in spite of broader economic issues such as tariffs and slow housing sales …
Hope to Dream, Red Mountain Retail provide holiday cheer, support to children in need
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Hope to Dream partnered with Red Mountain Retail, an Ashley licensee, to deliver a heartwarming holiday surprise to 30 children during a special …
C.J. Meiselwitz Furniture closing its doors after 127 years
KIEL, Wisc. — C.J. Meiselwitz Furniture is closing its doors forever after more than a century as a pillar of the community in business and …
Furniture store sales rise .5% from October 2024
Slight increase on home furnishings spending is the smallest gain so far this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales managed a meager .5% gain from …
Mile-high marvel: Denver’s Howard Lorton a model of resilience
Seasoned staff, stalwart suppliers power the high-end furniture retailer DENVER — The incredible story of Howard Lorton Furniture & Design, a high-end, design-oriented furniture retailer …
CNBC/NRF report shows slight YOY gain in November furniture store sales
Monthly retail analysis also shows a meager increase from October, as competition for spending in other areas rises WASHINGTON — November furniture and home furnishings …
