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 …
Category: Retail
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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 …
Magniflex partners with LaDIFF to create ‘sleep as art’ concept
RICHMOND, Virginia– LaDIFF, a leading contemporary furniture retailer based here, has collaborated with leading Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, to merchandise ‘sleep as art.’ Unlike other furniture …
YOY February furniture store sales rise slightly
Only sectors to fare worse were motor vehicle and parts dealers, gasoline stations and electronics and appliance stores WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had another …
The future of retail inside brick-and-mortar stores
Automation, artificial intelligence and other tech enhancements are definitely part of the future of retail, but FS’ retail trends report is more focused on the unique …
Letters urge CPSC to implement STURDY Act
Parent groups, elected officials and AHFA ask agency to perform a prompt review of updated stability standard for clothing storage units as it meets the …
