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Target traffic begins a fairly steady climb

MINNEAPOLIS — In-store traffic at Target has been on an upswing since late January – suggesting the retailer may be back in growth mode, according…

adminApril 13, 2026

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Lackluster February deepens furniture category’s slide

WASHINGTON — Even with the traditional boost from Presidents Day sales, the furniture and home furnishings category had a less-than-stellar showing in February according to…

adminApril 1, 2026

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Despite economic challenges, consumer confidence edges up In March

NEW YORK – Even as consumers deal with the weight of rising costs due to tariff passthrough and spiking oil prices, the overall consumer confidence…

adminMarch 31, 2026

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Want to attract Gen Z? Count on customer reviews, not influencers, to draw them in

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Gen Zers consider customer reviews to be the most trusted source of information as they evaluate whether to engage with a brand,…

adminMarch 25, 2026

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2025 furniture orders finish flat as industry faces economic uncertainty

At a Glance: Smith Leonard’s Furniture Insights Report shows 2025 furniture orders in the U.S. finished flat with 2024 levels. Shipments declined 1% year over…

adminMarch 4, 2026

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Exclusive sentiment index reflects turnaround vibe

HIGH POINT — In a repeat of the inaugural Home Furnishings Sentiment Index of 2025, this year’s first exclusive survey finds the same heightened optimism…

adminMarch 2, 2026

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Consumer Confidence edges up after January slump

NEW YORK – After reaching record lows last month, consumer confidence rebounded slightly for February but still sits well below the heights reached in late…

adminFebruary 24, 2026

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U.S. consumers shift spending to décor and essentials as big-ticket home purchases stall

NEW YORK – Data insights company Consumer Edge has released its Home & Garden Outlook 2026, showing that consumers pulled back on large, discretionary purchases such…

adminFebruary 20, 2026

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Homesense outpaces HomeGoods in 2025 traffic surge

At a Glance: HomeGoods‘ traffic increased each quarter in 2025, spiking in Q2 with growth up 11.2%. Homesense saw even higher traffic gains, peaking at…

adminFebruary 18, 2026

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Consumers balk at data use for personalized pricing, research finds

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adminFebruary 12, 2026