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Housing Market Outlook Downgraded Again

The Canadia Real Estate Association has lowered its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year and projects when the sector will rebound. Read more.

Message from the Editor

The housing market and discretionary spending are inextricably linked. This means that as long as property sales remain depressed, consumers will continue to purchase fewer big-ticket items. But there's reason to be optimistic that a turnaround is on the horizon. Interest rates are heading in the right direction — down not up — and there's every indication that the Bank of Canada will reduce its policy rate for a fifth consecutive time this year on Dec. 11. As we get closer to closing out 2024, there appears to be light at the end of the proverbial tunnel for the real estate market and, in turn, the home goods industry.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

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A Fresh Approach to Furniture Showroom Design

There's no wrong way to design your furniture showroom, but there is a right way to do so to nurture your business and customer. Read more.

Latest News

Silk & Snow to Open Another Brick-and-Mortar Store

Sleep products specialist Silk & Snow is expanding into Western Canada, with the opening of a new store at South Edmonton Common. Read more.

CouchHaus Grows Physical Presence with Pop-up

Furniture brand CouchHaus has opened a pop-up store in this country's most populous city, marking the company's second brick-and-mortar foray in a matter of months. Read more.

Canadian Retail Sales Stagnant in August: Report

Canadian retail sales in the last full month of summer painted a picture of cautious consumer spending, reports consulting firm J.C. Williams Group. Read more.

BDI Launches Trade Program for Interior Designs

Home furnishings manufacturer BDI has launched a trade program that has been specifically crafted to meet the needs of design industry professionals. Read more.

Study Looks at Risks of Sharp Edges on Furniture

Sharp edges on furniture are a frequently overlooked hazard that can pose significant safety risks, especially for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. Read more.

Kid's Furniture Creator Named Award Finaliast

Vancouver-based furniture maker Sapiens Child Design was selected as one of three finalists for the 2024 Small Business BC E-Commerce Experience Award. Read more.

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