Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – The upholstery report
Our latest segment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by American First Finance, offers a window into upholstery shopping plans for this year. A key takeaway …
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Monthly pending home sales rise 2% in February
Year-over-year contract signings fall 3.6% in February, with activity declining in all 4 regions of the US WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Realtors …
Many premarket conversations revolve around tariffs
Uncertainties are said to be causing some retailers to delay decisions on product purchases HIGH POINT — Tariffs dominated many conversations at the recently concluded …
CIN Week 2 highlights upholstery preferences among consumers
More than half of those surveyed plan to buy a sofa or sectional in the next several months HIGH POINT — Once again, upholstery rules …
Gat Creek shifts to a 2K urethane finish
Case goods manufacturer said new finish has more clarity, is more durable and also is formaldehyde free compared to previous catalyzed lacquer BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. …
Consumer confidence falls 7.2 points in March
Monthly survey reflects growing concerns in the marketplace over tariffs WASHINGTON — The Conference Board reported the Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points this month, …
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 …
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 …
