CIN research takes deep dive into planned sofa, massage chair purchases
Survey shows sofas were the No. 1 product consumers plan to buy in the first half of 2023 This week marks the first deep dive …
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YOY new furniture orders fell 25% in January
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report notes 77% of survey participants reported a slowdown compared to last year HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
HFA plans new programs, seminars for April High Point Market
Industry analyst Jerry Epperson to deliver “State of the Industry” address on April 23 High Point, NC (March 31, 2023) – Home Furnishings Association, the leading …
CIN research yields insights into consumer planned purchases in the first half of 2023
Survey shows what categories people plan to buy most and where they plan to make those purchases HIGH POINT — With the publication of our …
February housing construction activity rises from January levels
YOY building permits and housing starts fall from February 2022, while percentage of housing completions rises WASHINGTON — Data recently released from the U.S. Census …
Hooker Furnishings launches new modern lifestyle brand
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings announced this week it is launching a new modern lifestyle furniture brand, called M at the April 2023 High Point …
CPSC staff completes review of ASTM F2057-23, says commission could determine it meets requirements of STURDY
WASHINGTON — The staff of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has completed its review of the recently published safety standard for clothing storage …
A look back at what consumers actually purchased in 2nd half of 2022
Survey kicks off 2nd round of exclusive research from Consumer Insights Now HIGH POINT — With the launch of Consumer Insights Now in 2022, our …
Franchise Group receives unsolicited bid to purchase outstanding shares
DELAWARE, Ohio — Franchise Group Inc., the owner of Home News Now 125 Retailers American Freight and Badcock Home Furniture & more along with Buddy’s …
CPSC tip-over standard nearly impossible to comply with and horrific for retailers, panel says
In recognition of the potential impact the issue of furniture tip-over may have on the industry, the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association held a webinar last week …
