August 29,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry 
June furniture orders rose 5 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Furniture Insights report.
August 26,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
America's shale boom has raised hopes of a revival in U.S. manufacturing, in part fueled by cheaper energy. But U.S. factories still are losing ground to rivals in Asia and Europe.
August 25,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Consumers have boosted their annual furniture spending since the end of the recession in 2009.
August 14,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
National Retail Federation analysis of Department of Commerce retail sales figures indicates sales were virtually flat compared with June, citing lack of spending in key areas such as furniture, home furnishing and electronics stores.
August 11,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
A new book from Brookings Institution Press and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies identifies lessons to be learned from the last decade's housing crisis.
August 4,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Despite the historical odds stacked against the bedding industry, the category has experienced a second quarter increase in sales.
August 4,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Furniture orders climbed 3 percent over last May, down from a 13 percent increase reported for April, according to Smith Leonard's monthly Furniture Insights.