Industrial production rose 0.4 percent in March but declined at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter, according to new data from the
April 03, 2024
Streak ends: Residential furniture orders drop in year-over-year comparison
HIGH POINT, N.C. - New orders for residential furniture dipped 1% in January compared to 2023 figures, ending an eight-month streak
March 28, 2024
More spent on home renovations despite activity dip: Houzz survey
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Renovation spend has surged in the last three years, as median spend increased 60% from $15,000 in 2020 to $24,
March 19, 2024
Hospital furniture market on the rise
Allied Market Research recently published a report titled
March 01, 2024
New residential furniture orders continue year-over-year rise but at lower levels
HIGH POINT, N.C. - New orders for residential furniture rose 6% in December compared to 2023 figures, marking eight straight months
February 23, 2024
NAR: Existing-home sales rose 3.1% in January
WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales grew in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S.
February 23, 2024
KCMA: December cabinet sales down overall
RESTON, Va. — Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales of were down 13.2% for November 2023 compared to the same month
February 23, 2024
HNI sales top $2.4 billion, Kimball synergy 'ahead of schedule'
MUSCATINE, Iowa — HNI Corporation achieved sales of $2.434 billion and net income of $49.2 million for the full year ended December
February 08, 2024
The five most and least affordable housing markets
Where can homebuyers purchase an affordable home? Well, according to the NAHB, housing affordability is at a near to record low. But, some regions
February 08, 2024
Housing affordability remains near historic low level
WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates that hit more than a 20-year high, coupled with elevated construction costs and excessive regulatory
February 02, 2024
Manufacturing PMI up; furniture and wood dip
TEMPE, Ariz. — While over economic activity was two points better than in December, it still contracted and wood
February 01, 2024
Residential furniture orders continue double-digit rise for year-over-year
HIGH POINT, N.C. - New orders for residential furniture rose 26% in November compared to 2022 figures, marking seven straight months
January 26, 2024
Strong margins, robust balance sheet mitigates Ethan Allen's 2Q sales
DANBURY, CT — Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. reported lower sales but strong margins and a robust balance sheet for fiscal 2024's second
January 25, 2024
Bassett Furniture sales fall 21.7%
2023 was a challenging year for Bassett Furniture as each quarter saw a year-over-year drop in sales, including the recently completed 4th quarter.
January 17, 2024
Infographic: ELFA’s Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector,
January 03, 2024
Cabinet sales drop in November month-over-month comparison: KCMA
RESTON, Va. – Cabinet manufacturers reported a decrease in overall cabinet sales of 9.6% for November 2023 compared to 2022 figures
January 03, 2024
New residential furniture orders continue to be mixed bag: Smith Leonard
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Consistent with the past few months, new residential furniture orders continue to be a mixed bag. Although down
December 12, 2023
Italian woodworking machinery market up 3.5% in '23: Acimall
Italian woodworking and furniture industry equipment technology in 2023 recorded a 3.5 percent production growth compared to 2022. According
December 18, 2023
ISM: Furniture and most industries predict positive economy in 2024
Furniture & Related Products is one of 15 industry categories that have positive economic expectations for 2024. Overall, economic improvement
December 11, 2023
Lightweight and eco-friendly outdoor furniture key trends
DUBLIN -- The US outdoor furniture market was valued at $9.30 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $12.83 billion by 2028.