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Exclusive Consumer Insights Now research provides window into furniture purchases in second half

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in sister publication Decor News Now. The research reports will run in Home News Now starting Monday Sept. 12 …

Survey shows consumers can use some confidence in updating their homes

A big part of our industry is forecasting and shepherding in home furnishings trends — and ushering out those that have grown a little tired. …

HNN launching Consumer Insights Now buying trends survey

Home News Now will launch a consumer buying trend research project this fall in collaboration with sister publications Decor News Now and Casual News Now. …

Final takeaways and scenes from Furniture First’s Symposium 2022

Independents stand to gain from the ‘great human reconnection’ ORLANDO, Fla. — It wasn’t the quick bump from an upcoming Memorial Day Weekend that was …

Streaming to counter the slowdown

Connected TV and streaming audio spots, bought the right way, may be the ticket to … well, tickets FRANKLIN FURNACE, Ohio — As consumer demand …

Blog: Wayfair says sudden supply glut plays to its favor

But does it when consumers go from cooling their heels to cooling their interest? BOSTON — As spending on furniture appears to be slowing and …

The sustainability disconnect?

New always wins in retail, and old, vintage, antique and second-hand are the new For more than 20 years retail strategist Connie Post has been …

Here’s why consumer demand for furniture hasn’t slipped

Some suppliers are sending the opposite signal, but retailers have been working overtime on both the buy and sell sides of their businesses HIGH POINT …