Austin Group names Chelsy Helton chief merchandising officer
by Her industry experience will help fuel development and growth in different areas of the business, including its emerging upholstery segment GREENSBORO, N.C. — Case goods…
NRF report says furniture store sales fell 1.7% from October 2024
Total retail sales excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations are estimated to be up 5% from same period last year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales…
ITA establishes Textile Hall of Fame
by The deadline for nominations for the inaugural edition is Dec. 15 HIGH POINT – The International Textile Alliance has established the Textile Hall of Fame,…
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked…
Arhaus reports 8% increase in Q3 revenue
Comparable-store sales rise 4.1% resulting from 'healthy underlying client demand and strong operational execution' BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — HNN 125 Retailer Arhaus reported an 8%…
La Popular Furniture to close after 93 years in business
by RESEDA, Calif. — La Popular Furniture is going out of business after providing quality home furnishings and excellent customer service for nearly a century. The…
Kelly Cassady joins Cassady Closeouts as director, sales and marketing
by NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Cassady Closeouts, a leading supplier of overstocks, closeouts, special buys and bankruptcies, has appointed Kelly Cassady as the company’s new director…
Legacy Classic | Modern promotes Courtney Cole to VP, merchandising operations, strategy and business analytics
HIGH POINT — Legacy Classic | Modern has promoted Courtney Cole to vice president, merchandising operations, strategy and business analytics. Courtney Cole She has been…
Ethan Allen awarded Great Place to Work in Mexico for 8th consecutive year
by DANBURY, Conn. - For the eighth year in a row, Ethan Allen’s upholstery operations in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, have earned the Great Place to Work Mexico…
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked…
CPSC e-filing update: The countdown to 2026 has begun
by COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, Matt Howsare, partner and chair of the U.S. Product Safety Practice at Cooley LLP, cautioned furniture…
More than 119,200 additional clothing storage units recalled since mid-October
CPSC says units do not meet the requirements of the STURDY Act and thus pose a danger to children and others WASHINGTON — In the…
by From dining tables to elegant credenzas and sleek sofas, High Point Market is offering attendees a wide variety of furniture with unique styles and on-trend…
Products seen at premarket in September
Home News Now spent several days last month in downtown High Point, where we visited a number of showrooms open for the Sept. 15-16 premarket.…
Braxton Culler acquires former Klaussner manufacturing plant in Candor, North Carolina
Newly formed Peachtree Works is resuming operations in 3 facilities with more than 400,000 square feet of production space CANDOR, N.C. — In a decisive…
Ethan Allen awarded Great Place to Work in Mexico for 8th consecutive year
DANBURY, Conn. - For the eighth year in a row, Ethan Allen’s upholstery operations in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, have earned the Great Place to Work Mexico…
by Job Title: Director of Creative Services Company: Jordan's Furniture Location: Dedham, Massachusetts Description: The Director of Creative Services oversees the development and execution of brand…
Job Title: Sr. Buyer, Furniture Company: Rejuvenation Location: Portland, Oregon Description: As the Sr. Furniture Buyer for Rejuvenation, you will develop business strategies and seasonal…
Job Title: Senior Manager Merchandising Company: Rooms To Go Location: Atlanta Description: The Senior Manager of Merchandising plays a critical role in shaping and executing…
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Bozeman, Montana: Home of Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — Arhaus
12,000-square-foot store in Gallatin Crossing is the lifestyle retailer's first in the state BOZEMAN, Mont. — Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — finally —…
NRF report says furniture store sales fell 1.7% from October 2024
Total retail sales excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations are estimated to be up 5% from same period last year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales…