Homebuilder confidence rises slightly in August
However, a prolonged reading below 50 shows that more builders view marketplace conditions as poor versus good WASHINGTON — Homebuilder confidence rose slightly in August, …
Category: Up Close
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CPSC announces 2 more bedroom furniture recalls
WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 bedroom SKUs that it says could pose a …
Lowe’s reports 8.3% increase in Q2 sales
This marked the home improvement retailer’s 5th consecutive quarter of comp-store sales growth MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s reported an increase in sales …
Adriana Hoyos: New category answers demand for authenticity, craftsmanship over ‘mass luxury’
Privé will offer 26 pieces of wood furniture, upholstery and accent pieces featuring elevated designs, mixed-media materials HIGH POINT — For many designers and upper-end …
CPSC announces 2 more clothing storage unit recalls
Sold online, the units pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two …
Ten out of 10:00 with Iman Schrock, president of GigaCloud Technology
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the executive, who describes GigaCloud as a business-to-business marketplace for big and bulky products with an integrated …
Home Depot sees increase in Q2, 1st-half sales
Furniture is an increasingly important part of the retailer’s mix, sold on the company website and available for pickup or delivery to the customer’s home …
La-Z-Boy reports strong Q1 performance in its retail segment
Net loss for the quarter nears $2 million, compared with net income of $18.3 million last year MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a decrease in …
Pending home sales fall 2.2% from July 2025
This marked the lowest level since January, according to the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — Pending home sales fell 2.2% from July 2025, marking …
Revival American Contract Furniture owner addresses recent plant closure
Bruce Krinsky of the company’s demise on LinkedIn: ‘It became a f…ing money pit‘ HIGH POINT — The owner and operator of Revival American Contract …
