Consumer confidence rises in December
Buying plans for big-ticket items such as autos, homes and appliances also rose as consumers believe interest rates will stabilize WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about …
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Merger of Conn’s/Badcock nets scrutiny from former Louisiana attorney general, law firm
HIGH POINT — Home News Now has learned that Charles C. Foti Jr., former attorney general of Louisiana, and the law firm of Kahn Swick …
CIN research shows (low) pricing remains a critical driver of most home furnishings purchases
Survey on buying plans for the second half echoes a familiar theme: Consumers don’t want to pay a lot for their furniture HIGH POINT — …
Decline in existing home sales slows
7.3% year-over-year decrease in November is the lowest recorded by the National Association of Realtors so far this year WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
Conn’s reports 12.8% drop in consolidated fiscal Q3 revenues
Same-store sales decreased 15% during the quarter ended Oct. 31 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Retailer Conn’s Inc. reported a 12.8% drop in consolidated sales and …
Conn’s acquires W.S. Badcock from Franchise Group
Deal will create a store network with more than 550 retail locations and combined revenues of $1.85 billion THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Conn’s Inc. has …
Room & Board recalls 500 bunk beds
Units not assembled correctly with proper screws pose a fall and injury hazard WASHINGTON — Home News Now 125 retailer Room & Board has recalled …
Year-over-year November furniture store sales fall 7.3%
Electronics and appliance stores, followed by restaurants and bars and health and beauty stores, all posted double-digit gains during the period WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture …
Mattress Firm reports increase in fiscal Q4 net revenues
Company remains profitable despite decreases in net income for the fiscal quarter and full year ended Oct. 3 HOUSTON — Bedding retail giant Mattress Firm …
RC Willey employees team up with charity to support refugees in Utah
OREM, Utah — Since its inception in 1932, whole-home retailer RC Willey has had community outreach and support of worthy charities as key ingredients in …
