Tariffs, consumer spending top of mind ahead of High Point Furniture Market

Sunny Weather Boosted UK Retail Sales Before Trump Tariff Shock

Record-breaking sunshine in March helped UK retail sales climb for a third straight month before consumer confidence was rocked by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Consumer spending is up big in early April as people buy in anticipation of tariffs

Spending in April through the first 15 days climbed about 3.8% from the same period a year ago, JPMorgan found.

Tariffs, consumer spending top of mind ahead of High Point Furniture Market

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) -- The spring High Point Furniture Market will start in a few days. But with economic uncertainty and looming tariffs, the furniture industry could be changing. This year, there are no changes or impacts. It is a waiting game to see what happens first. For now, the plan is to keep their eyes set straight ahead on what they do best, which is host tens of thousands of people and show off the latest furniture designs. “We li…

Consumer spending is up big in early April as people buy in anticipation of tariffs – RetailWit

Spending in April through the first 15 days climbed about 3.8% from the same period a year ago, JPMorgan found.

First 100 Days of Tariffs: Who’s Hit Hardest And What Could Come Next?

Inc; Photo: Getty Images Though fears continue to spread about the potential economic consequences of Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, business leaders and consumers alike may have to wait until May to find out just how much they’ll increase the prices of goods. As they consider the delayed effects of the duties announced April 2, signs are already accumulating about which products and sectors risk being hit first—and hardest…….Continue r…

Lineage Collections opens new High Point showroom with ribbon cutting - Furniture Today

HIGH POINT — Lineage Collections will celebrate the grand opening of its new 7,500-square-foot showroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony during this month’s spring market, at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 24. Located at 339 S. Main St. in the heart of High Point Market, the new showroom was created by combining two historic buildings at the corner of Main Street and Russell Avenue. The redesigned space features a wide array of furniture and lighting in …