New orders for residential furniture dipped 1% in January compared to 2023 figures, ending an eight-month streak of year-over-year growth, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights. Approximately half of the participants reported increased orders in January compared to a year ago.
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will recognize five rising young stars with the Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award during a reception and dinner at the April High Point Market.
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, and the wood products sector showed some of the most positive gains. The category, Furniture and Related Products, did not fair as well.