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 …
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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 …
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 …
