Consumer confidence falls in June
Survey indicates that spending on furniture continues to compete with family vacations, other big-ticket purchases WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell this month as consumer plans …
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Big Lots looks to expand ‘extreme values’ across product categories
With highly sharp prices already, the retailer’s value proposition will also need to offer quality and durability, both of which remain important to today’s consumers …
Goffena Furniture & Mattress opens its 1st Ashley store in Troy, Ohio
TROY, Ohio – On June 8, Goffena Furniture & Mattress celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 35,000-square-foot Ashley showroom at 1831 Towne Park …
Dressers sold at Rooms To Go recalled because of tip-over, child entrapment hazard
This is the 2nd recall in 2 months of a unit sold exclusively at Rooms To Go that allegedly does not meet the requirements of …
May existing home sales fall 2.8% from May 2023
Despite rising inventory levels, home prices continue to rise, placing existing homes out of reach for many first-time buyers WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
Tough times result in tough measures for a challenged industry
Rising container costs result in actions including freight surcharges and price hikes HIGH POINT — Rising container rates that are occurring in a still slow …
Remembering Tom Lias
Many mourn a figure they described as not only passionate about the industry, but one who also was empathetic in the way he interacted with …
American Leather finding success with Shop-in-Shop at retail
Concept highlights design and lifestyle elements of company’s motion and stationary lines, allowing consumers to customize options DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather, known for …
Miskelly to open its 7th location in Starkville, Mississippi
Soft opening is set for mid-July, with grand opening Aug. 1 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture is headed to Northern Mississippi to open its newest …
May housing completions rise slightly from May 2023
However, building permits and housing starts decreased during the same period, indicating continued softness in some new development WASHINGTON — May housing completions rose slightly …
