YOY furniture retail sales fell 2.4% in March
Monthly sales decline from February was slightly smaller at 1.2% WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture store sales slumped again in March, although some of the decline …
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CIN research into primary bedroom shows strong interest in smaller-scale furniture
While demand may be soft, consumers share thoughts on what’s important to them in the category and what they plan to buy in the coming …
CPSC commissioner vote on tip-over standard set for April 19
The decision will determine if an updated voluntary standard ultimately becomes the federal safety standard for clothing storage units WASHINGTON — Commissioners of the U.S. …
78% of CIN survey respondents are aware of tip-over risks
Consumers also share ideas on how the industry can help inform, educate the general public about the safety issue HIGH POINT — As tip-over regulations …
Havertys’ repurchase of Lakeland distribution center key to its growth in Florida
Facility will be 2nd the company owns, including location in Virginia LAKELAND, Fla. — Havertys’ recently announced plans to repurchase a 335,000-square-foot distribution center here …
Ethan Allen reopens Danbury Design Center as Interior Design Destination
DANBURY, Conn., April 10, 2023 — Ethan Allen will launch its next reinvention with the grand reopening of the Danbury Connecticut Design Center as an Interior Design …
IHFRA sets October date for industry gala, names honorees
This week, I am wearing my International Home Furnishings Representatives Association hat so I can give you the scoop on this year’s Furniture Industry Awards …
Havertys enters agreement to purchase Lakeland, Florida, distribution center for $28.2 million
LAKELAND, Fla. — Retailer Haverty Furniture has entered an agreement to purchase a distribution facility here for $28.2 million. In a filing with the U.S. …
New U.S. marketing, sales arms of overseas factories emerge to serve industry retailers
Asian factories also hire key industry veterans to run these new divisions The term U.S. marketing arm is hardly anything new in the furniture industry. …
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 …
