Home construction activity slows compared with December 2024
The good news is that activity in all 3 major areas was up compared with November, suggesting a seasonal rebound in some parts of the …
Category: Retail
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CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Soowery 6-drawer dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer …
Jacksonville Furniture Mart President Sarah Cantor speaks about the retailer’s future
The company is celebrating its 80th year in business in 2026 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a new era at Jacksonville Furniture Mart. This year, the …
Home Depot finishes year strong with a 3.2% increase in annual sales
Company attributes Q4 sales decline of 3.8% to 1 less week in the quarter compared with the same period a year earlier ATLANTA — Home …
The 20 with Michael Amini, founder, chairman and CEO of AICO
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher introduces The 20, a companion to his popular Ten out of 10:00 series that gives him more time with …
Latest global tariff announcement adds more uncertainty to global trade
Tariff remains in effect for 150 days and can be extended with Congressional approval WASHINGTON — Almost as soon as businesses began to cheer the …
Deep dive: Wayfair’s quiet confidence tells a compelling story
Platform is ‘in full control of its destiny,’ CFO says BOSTON — The one-two semantic punch from CEO Niraj Shah and CFO Kate Gulliver on …
Gantri opens 1st retail showroom in San Francisco
The digital brand launches its new brick-and-mortar presence SAN FRANCISCO — The phrase “retail apocalypse” has been around for the past several years, and although …
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell …
Arhaus names Michael Rengel chief merchandising officer
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Arhaus Inc., a growing lifestyle brand and omnichannel retailer of premium artisan-crafted home furnishings, has appointed Michael Rengel chief merchandising officer, …
