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July 23, 2026

The list of furniture retail closures just keeps growing

To anyone curious about when the seemingly never-ending slowdown in the furniture business will have real consequences, wonder no more.

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July 16, 2026

Inside Brooklinen’s next chapter

Company CEO Billy May speaks to BOH about the brand’s revamped product line and a new effort to reach the trade.

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July 9, 2026

Why tariffs didn’t sink the home retail industry

A year after Trump’s tariffs first roiled the home industry, import duties are not the fraught subject they once were. Columnist Warren Shoulberg explains why.

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July 2, 2026

RH enters a new chapter

With two major new initiatives up and running, its Estates collection and its European expansion, RH may be poised to offset some of its recent losses on Wall Street.

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June 25, 2026

La-Z-Boy reports solid earnings amid furniture sector struggles

Evan as its competitors languish, the nearly century-old furniture brand proves its strategy of playing offense is working.

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June 18, 2026

City Furniture is now City Home. It’s a sign of the times

Following in the footsteps of retailers such as Ashley and Wayfair, City Furniture is rebranding as City Home with the goal of becoming a one-stop shopping destination.

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June 12, 2026

Atlanta Market proves some consumers are still spending

The atmosphere at this year’s show was upbeat but not exhilarating. Here’s why that’s OK.

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June 4, 2026

Can the home category help save Kohl’s?

Once the darling of American retail, the chain has fallen on hard times in recent years due to leadership changes and strategy shifts. Can it reclaim its glory days with a renewed focus on home goods?

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May 28, 2026

Ikea’s core strengths are resonating with renters

The Swedish retail giant continues to outpace home furnishings competitors with a focus on affordability, portability and small-space solutions.

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May 21, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond unveils its new roadmap

The retail giant lays out an ambitious plan to consolidate its component brands, reallocate its massive inventory, and reconfigure its competing staffs and business structures—beginning with the opening of its first hybrid store.

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