Memorial Day sales results are mixed
Shaky consumer confidence, the Iran War and high gas prices are top of mind for retailers Memorial Day weekend, one of the furnishing industry’s most …
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New home sales decline 11.3% from April 2025
Sales also declined 6.4% from March, suggesting consumers are unwilling to move into new construction that is costing more than it did a year ago …
NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index shows continued housing affordability challenges
Data shows that many are spending more on a mortgage payment than the recommended 28% or less of one’s income WASHINGTON — Housing affordability remains …
Meridian Furniture appoints Mindy Marx to head product development for home accents segment
NEW YORK — Meridian Furniture, a fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, affordably priced design-driven pieces, is planning to expand its home …
AICO honors excellence at 2025 Sales Awards dinner in High Point
HIGH POINT — AICO hosted its 2025 Sales Awards Dinner in High Point, North Carolina, bringing together its team for an evening centered on achievement, …
Ten out of 10:00 with Warren Kornblum, former marketing exec with Toys “R” Us and Rooms To Go
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the marketing and strategy expert on how companies can lose their brand identity through an overreliance on AI. …
Housing starts rise from April 2025
Building permits and housing completions decline during the same period, but rise from a month earlier WASHINGTON — Housing starts rose in April from a …
Priba Furniture and Interiors to close its doors after more than 54 years in business
President Scott Knox said that the family-owned business decided to cease operations following the passing of his father Bob Knox in March GREENSBORO, N.C. — …
Bernhardt names Patrick Lanier vice president, sales residential case goods
LENOIR, N.C. — Patrick Lanier has joined Bernhardt as vice president of sales for residential case goods. He reports to Neill Robinson, Bernhardt’s executive vice …
Scott Coley returns as ISFD executive board president
HIGH POINT — Scott Coley, author, lead furniture designer and owner of D. Scott Coley Designs, is returning as executive board president of the International …
