Smith Leonard report: Residential furniture sees an uptick from July 2024
Year-over-year new orders rose 13%, while shipments rose 3% during same period HIGH POINT — Year-over-year furniture orders and shipments in July were up compared …
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Consumer Insights Now Week 4 analyzes the in-store versus online shopping experience
This week’s edition of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, offers some specific takeaways about consumer perceptions of shopping in-store or online. While some …
SEC silent treatment: Prophecy Asset & Franchise Group
Key questions remain following SEC lawsuit filed against Kahn, Spotts, Prophecy Monday proved rather hectic. First off, I teach full-time. Between classes, I got word …
Consumer Insights Now Week 3 looks at what’s driving planned furniture purchases
Upholstery remains a top area of consideration, but consumers also have their sights set on wood furniture categories such as bedroom, home office and occasional …
Homebuilder confidence remains steady in September
Reading has been between 32 and 34 since May, falling well below a level that shows more builders view conditions as good versus poor WASHINGTON …
White House provides further details on upholstery tariffs
25% tariff on imported sofas, chairs and sectionals takes effect Oct. 14, rises to 30% Jan. 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — On Monday, the White House …
New transportation rule could significantly impact trucking
Move designed to improve roadway safety by restricting eligibility of commercial driver’s licenses and permits WASHINGTON — Furniture retailers and logistics operators should be paying …
Legacy Classic | Modern seeks to elevate youth, teen furniture category
Newly promoted Senior Director of Sales Operations Tahirah Dock Johnson aims to broaden appeal of the segment across various channels HIGH POINT — Case goods …
SEC sues former Franchise Group CEO Brian Kahn
Filing says 3 co-conspirators “caused Prophecy to spend investor funds on risky, highly illiquid investments, including investments into Kahn entities, for which Prophecy Asset Management …
Consumer Insights Now Week 3 highlights the needs of consumers in the market for furniture
Once again in this exclusive report sponsored by Bread Financial, consumers said that upholstery was number one on their wish list for furniture they plan …
