Latest consumer confidence data highlights ongoing concerns about tariffs, inflation
With the exception of autos, consumers also remain leery of spending on other big-ticket items such as TVs and computers WASHINGTON — The latest Consumer …
Category: Retail
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Bob’s celebrates reopening of store in Newington, Connecticut
NEWINGTON, Conn. — Home News Now 125 retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated the opening of its 200th store here on Aug. 29. Located at 3174 …
Labor Day sales across the US offer consumers big values
As most retailers have come to realize, the start of the shopping experience for many consumers begins online. The store website is thus a gateway …
Year-to-date retail furniture sales remain strong
Segment posts 5.7% gain for 1st 6 and 7 months of the year, showing surprising resilience amid tariff and housing challenges WASHINGTON — As our …
Massey’s Furniture Barn opens new Ashley showroom in Watertown, New York
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — On Aug. 16, Massey’s Furniture Barn unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 27,000-square-foot facility at 21182 Salmon …
Existing home sales rise .8% from July 2024
In addition to posting their 1st year-over-year gain since January, sales also were up 2% from June WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors reported …
Gardner White launches new standalone mattress store in Brighton, Michigan
DETROIT, Mich. — Home News Now Gardner White has announced the launch of Gardner White Mattress, a new standalone mattress store concept offering the best …
Lowe’s reports 1.1% increase in Q2 sales
Company also reports $2.4 billion in net earnings, up slightly from $2.38 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
La-Z-Boy reports 1% decline in Q1 revenue
Declines in Joybird segment are offset by gains in retail and wholesale side of the business MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a 1% drop in …
Home Depot reports increases in Q2, 1st-half fiscal 2025 sales
Comparable sales for the 2nd quarter increased 1% and comparable sales in the US increased 1.4% ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a …
