July 29,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry 
Consumer confidence, which improved in June, increased again in July, the Conference Board announced today.
July 28,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
It has been a long, grueling journey since the 2009 recession when sales for the home furnishings industry hit rock bottom, but home furnishings sales have now crossed the finish line with a photo finish to prove it.
July 16,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation has calculated that June retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted month-to-month and 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
June 27,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
An early Spring High Point Market helped drive a 13 percent jump in April for new furniture orders compared with the same month last year, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey.
June 26,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Stanley Furniture is featured in a story by the Wall Street Journal that examines the challenges companies face when looking to boost domestic production.
June 25,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Consumers are more confident than they have been since Jan. 2008 prior to when the big recession hit full force.
June 23,
2014 by in Economic News, Industry
Furniture shipments increased 3.97 percent in 2013 compared with 2012, when they increased 6.34 percent over 2011, according to High Point accounting and consulting firm Smith Leonard.