Report shows 1.1% decline in pending home sales since March 2025
NAR analysis also shows a 1.5% increase since February, highlighting the importance of sales activity in the spring months WASHINGTON — The National Association of …
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Havertys reports 4.1% increase in Q1 consolidated sales
ATLANTA — Haverty Furniture Cos. Inc. this week reported a 4.1% increase in consolidated sales for the its first quarter ended March 31, which also reflected a …
The 20 with Keith Koenig, founder and chairman of City Furniture
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the longtime furniture executive about industry concerns over alleged unfair trade practices involving non-resident importers believed to be selling …
Will tariff refunds reach consumers?
State and local legislation could require this to happen, but the process of repaying the money owed could be extremely challenging for importers and retailers …
Cozey expands global reach with Australian e-commerce launch
The Canada-based home furnishings brand targets growth beyond North America MONTREAL, QUEBEC — Montreal-based home furnishings retailer Cozey is expanding its global footprint once again. …
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 …
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 …
