May 13,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry 
U.S. retail sales were flat in April as shoppers remained tight-fisted on their money.
May 11,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
This week we examine quarterly sales for the furniture and bedding industry, combined, for the first quarter of 2008 to the first quarter of 2015.
May 4,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
The growth of the 25-to-44-year-olds paired with the decrease in population of the 45-to-54-year-olds will lead to moderate growth as the Millennials begin to spend on furniture.
April 30,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Furniture orders jumped 8 percent in February compared to last February and up 7 percent year to date, according the the latest data available from SmithLeonard’s Furniture Insights.
April 20,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
Population shifts over the next five to 10 years will have a significant impact on consumer buying trends within the home furnishings industry.
April 14,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
U.S. retail sales increased 0.9 percent last month, posting the largest gain since last March and ending three months of declines, according to the Commerce Department.
April 13,
2015 by in Economic News, Industry
This week’s FastFact concludes the series detailing the influence of projected demographic shifts on the youth furniture market.