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Jewelry Chain Claire’s Is Up for Sale, Report Says

Jun 26, 2025 | Jewelry

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is being put on the block by owner Elliott Management, according to a Bloomberg report that cites unnamed sources. Claire’s sale is being led by investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the article said. The 2,300-store chain “faces...

May home construction activity declines from May 2024

Jun 19, 2025 | Real Estate

Housing completions were a bright spot, up 5.4% from April WASHINGTON —Housing construction activity was down again in May compared to a year ago, reflecting an ongoing slowdown in housing permits, housing starts and housing completions. Data released Wednesday by the...

6 Common Customer Misconceptions and How to Shut Them Down

Jun 18, 2025 | Jewelry

One of the liveliest panel discussions during the 2025 JCK and Luxury shows in Las Vegas was June 5’s “Common Jewelry Customer Misconceptions & Myths,” a conversation moderated by JCK contributing editor Karen Dybis. She and the featured guests—Kathleen Kimball,...

La-Z-Boy reports increase in Q4, full-year sales

Jun 18, 2025 | Furniture

Retail sales driven by opening of new stores, acquisition of existing independent La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries MONROE, Mich. — La Z Boy reported an increase in Q4 and full-year sales for the period ended April 25. Sales for the quarter totaled $570.9 million, up 3%...

May furniture store sales rise 8.8% from May 2024

Jun 17, 2025 | Furniture

Sector reports its 9th straight year-over-year increase since last September WASHINGTON — Furniture stores had another banner month in May as sales rose 8.8% from a year earlier, marking the ninth straight monthly increase of year-over-year sales activity since last...