Fiserv report shows furniture store sales were up 4.9% from October 2024
by However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture,…
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,…
Red River Home opens new Ashley showroom in Mount Pleasant, Texas
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas – On Nov. 6, Red River Home unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 22,200-square-foot facility, located at 2306 S. Jefferson Ave., Unit 160, in Mount Pleasant, …
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 —…
Currey & Co. names Mary Wilson VP, key accounts
ATLANTA — Lighting, furniture and home décor specialist Currey & Co. has named Mary Wilson vice president of key accounts. Mary Wilson She began her…
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…
Ashley enters Nigerian market through partnership with Vento Furniture
HIGH POINT – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, has partnered with Vento Furniture of Nigeria, Africa, marking a significant entry into the rapidly growing…
Ethan Allen awarded Great Place to Work 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…
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.…
AICO “All-Stars” raise more than $90k in Walk for Hope event benefiting City of Hope
DUARTE, Calif. — On Sunday, November 2nd, 51 members of the “AICO All-Stars” team joined in the annual Walk for Hope on the campus of…
Red River Home opens new Ashley showroom in Mount Pleasant, Texas
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas – On Nov. 6, Red River Home unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 22,200-square-foot facility, located at 2306 S. Jefferson Ave., Unit 160, in Mount Pleasant, …
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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Fiserv report shows furniture store sales were up 4.9% from October 2024
However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture,…
Ashley enters Nigerian market through partnership with Vento Furniture
HIGH POINT – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, has partnered with Vento Furniture of Nigeria, Africa, marking a significant entry into the rapidly growing…