December 21,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry 
The ups and downs of consumer confidence impact the spending by consumers on cars, consumer electronics and of course furniture.
December 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
As employment numbers and salaries increase, so does consumer confidence climb.
December 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Consumer sentiment climbed for a third straight month, as measured by the University of Michigan confidence index.
December 11,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Retail sales ticked up 0.2 percent in November, according to the latest data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
December 7,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Consumer confidence has been on the upswing over the last few years, and that trend bodes well for furniture sales.
December 4,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Moody’s Investors Service released a bit of good news for U.S. retailers in its 2016 retail outlook.
December 1,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Furniture orders for the month of September were flat, according to the latest data from accounting and financial services firm Smith Leonard.