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 …
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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 …
Memorial Day sales offer consumers compelling deals, values
As our communities commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces this holiday weekend, furniture stores around the country are honoring those heroes as well …
Judge considering Franchise Group settlement for approval
One last obstacle: Former CEO Brian Kahn’s objection Tuesday’s much-awaited Franchise Group bankruptcy hearing centered on a last-minute objection from former FRG CEO Brian Kahn …
Lowe’s reports slight decline in Q1 sales
Home improvement retailer also reports $1.6 billion in net income compared with $1.8 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer …
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 …
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 …
