SoMo Home executive Matt Harrison talks market, company’s strategy moving forward
by The exec discusses the October market, the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy and what the future looks like for both Southern Motion and Fusion Furniture PONTOTOC,…
by September sales rose 4.9% from a year earlier, but furniture and home furnishings sales remained down 1.5% through the first nine months of 2026 WASHINGTON…
Housing construction activity below September 2025
by Housing completions saw the largest drop, followed by housing starts and building permits WASHINGTON — September housing starts, building permits and housing completions were all…
Shareholder Doug Bergeron recommends Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim CEO of Ethan Allen
by DANBURY, Conn. — Doug Bergeron, a significant shareholder of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. with beneficial ownership, collectively with his affiliates and associates, of approximately 5.2%…
Lulu and Georgia latest e-comm resource to expand into brick and mortar
After more than a decade online, the LA-based home decor favorite joins brands like Castlery and Sundays in an expansion into physical retail WEST HOLLYWOOD,…
Industry executives share thoughts and memories of an industry icon DIX HILLS, N.Y. — Industry leaders are remembering retail giant Morton (Morty) Seaman for his…
Liberty Furniture names Will Daughtrey VP, supply chain
ATLANTA — Full-line furniture resource Liberty Furniture has named Will Daughtrey vice president of supply chain. Will Daughtrey Daughtrey is well known as a successful merchandising…
Ashley names Grammy-nominated artist Teddy Swims chief mood officer
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley has named Grammy-nominated artist Teddy Swims as chief mood officer in a campaign spotlighting Ashley Luxe. Ashley Luxe is the company's…
Is the ocean freight squeeze real?
by Breaking down the rumors about canal bottlenecks and carrier capacity Heading into this month’s High Point Market, two of the more persistent rumors had the…
Ashley builds Fast Lane warehouse project in Ho Chi Minh City
1.6-million-square-foot bonded warehouse to ship product within 14 days from Vietnam HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Ashley Furniture has built a 1.6-million-square-foot bonded warehouse…
Furniture orders are rising. Are retailer payments keeping pace?
by FMCA’s 2nd-half 2026 survey reveals the payment pressures developing beneath improving furniture industry activity HIGH POINT — The furniture industry entered the second half of…
Fact-checking Ethan Allen’s recent letter to shareholders
Proxy war continues as election season kicks into high gear Editor's note: This story first appeared in our High Point Market daily on Friday last…
Get a preview of what’s new at High Point Market
by Fall High Point Market is here once again. Knowing the industry is in a challenging place, manufacturers are offering solutions to help retailers fight against…
See new and trending products coming to Las Vegas Market
by Get ready for Las Vegas Market by checking out some of the new and trending products exhibitors are bringing this summer. Meridian Furniture’s Cedar velvet…
Nathan Anthony debuting case goods capsule collection at Oct. 29-31 WestEdge Design Fair
LOS ANGELES — Luxury furnishings studio Nathan Anthony Furniture announces the debut of its inaugural case goods capsule collection at the WestEdge Design Fair, to…
I-Furniture celebrates grand opening of new Ashley store in Vientiane, Laos
VIENTIANE, Laos – Earlier this month, I-Furniture Co. Ltd. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 5,942-square-foot facility, located…
by Job Title: Residential Trade Leader Company: RH Location: Santa Barbara, California Description: RH is seeking a Residential Trade Leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion…
Job Title: Senior Director, Merchandising - Furniture Company: Walmart Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Description: As Senior Director, Merchandising – Furniture, you will lead one of Walmart's…
Job Title: Director, Bedding Category Management & Merchandising Company: Ashley Furniture Industries Location: Tampa, Florida Description: This person will lead the national bedding category strategy…
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Furniture sales rebound in Q3 but are down year to date
September sales rose 4.9% from a year earlier, but furniture and home furnishings sales remained down 1.5% through the first nine months of 2026 WASHINGTON…
Shareholder Doug Bergeron recommends Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim CEO of Ethan Allen
DANBURY, Conn. — Doug Bergeron, a significant shareholder of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. with beneficial ownership, collectively with his affiliates and associates, of approximately 5.2%…