Premarket unveils new designs for 2025
While attendance was said to be light, the event gave those retailers in town a sneak preview of what to expect at the April High …
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People seen at premarket
On Monday evening, the premarket sponsors committee invited retailers and other guests to the dinner and social event held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, …
We’re spending a lot more time at home
The measles outbreak in Texas got my attention, if for no reason other than the fresh memories of Covid and that horror’s continued haunting. The …
A look at what led to Progressive Furniture’s demise
Problems that arose earlier this year at the company’s sole-source operation in Mexico contributed to its decision to cease operations CLAREMONT, N.C. — For the …
CIN Week 1 – The New Homeowners Report
In this first of five installments of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by American First Finance, we take an in-depth look at consumers’ recent homebuying activity …
Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end
Company attributes decision to soft business conditions, closing of key suppliers and overall economic uncertainty CLAREMONT, N.C. — Wood furniture importer and manufacturer Progressive Furniture …
CIN research delves into home-buying trends
Younger consumers represent the largest percentage of those who are looking to invest in their first home HIGH POINT — The furniture industry will be …
February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January
Prices continue to rise further, pricing many younger consumers out of the market WASHINGTON — February existing home sales declined slightly from February 2024 but …
Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February
However, monthly gain in housing starts suggests building activity could increase in the warmer spring and summer months WASHINGTON — February housing construction activity lagged …
Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy
Stores offer the company and its customers a direct link to consumer style preferences and purchases FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Dating back nearly 100 years, furniture …
