Consumer confidence rises slightly in May
Monthly survey reflects an increase among all age groups and those earning more than $100,000 WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence rose slightly in May based in …
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Study looks at interest in home remodels by state
Such home improvement projects also may have consumers thinking of how to update their furniture HIGH POINT — A recent survey by storage solutions firm …
Woodstock Furniture & Mattress opens its 6th location in Covington, Georgia
Retailer says the new store will address significant demand in this part of north Georgia COVINGTON, Ga. — Woodstock Furniture & Mattress has opened its …
Memorial Day sales add sizzle to a tepid market
Once again, we celebrate not only the start to the summer season but also one of the biggest furniture sale holidays of the year this …
Lowe’s reports 4% drop in Q1 sales
Net earnings totaled $1.75 billion, down from $2.26 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reported a 4% …
Year-over-year April home sales fall 1.9%
Sales also fall 1.9% from March, while the value of homes continues to increase WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 1.9% in April and …
Fecera’s Furniture to close doors after 78 years in business
Final liquidation sale run by Planned Furniture Promotions began May 23 SINKING SPRING, Penn. — After 78 years as a pillar of the Berks County community, …
Havertys promotes Greg Davis to senior VP, information technology
ATLANTA — Retailer Havertys Furniture has promoted Greg Davis to senior vice president of information technology. He is filling a similar role held by Ed …
Gabriella White names 2 to leadership roles
Kirsten Darrow has joined the company as chief marketing officer and Jim Hardy has been named chief retail officer PELHAM, Ala. — Gabriella White, parent …
Housing completions rose 14.6% in April from last year
Housing starts fell slightly from April 2023, while building permits fell 2% from the same period WASHINGTON — The number of housing completions in April …
