Bassett Furniture plants 250,000th tree as part of sustainability efforts
by BASSETT, Va. – Bassett Furniture recently marked a corporate sustainability milestone, when Rob Spilman Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, planted its 250,000th tree in…
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows increase in furniture spending from April 2025
by Sales rose 2.6% from a year earlier, marking the 4th straight month of year-over-year gains in the furniture retail sector WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales…
Import figures reveal strongest manufacturing areas for key categories
Vietnam remained the top resource for wood furniture and upholstery, while China was the largest resource for metal furniture HIGH POINT — Earlier this spring,…
Export data reveals top categories, markets for US-made furniture
While overall shipments were down, certain markets proved to be fertile sales territory for wood furniture in particular RICHMOND, Va. — The latest furniture export…
by SYRACUSE, NY — Raymour & Flanigan, the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and the seventh-largest nationwide, announced the opening of its first Maryland…
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows increase in furniture spending from April 2025
Sales rose 2.6% from a year earlier, marking the 4th straight month of year-over-year gains in the furniture retail sector WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales…
Intiaro releases key findings from proprietary pAIn survey
by GREENSBORO, N.C. — Visual commerce expert Intiaro has released findings from its proprietary pAIn survey, a research initiative designed to uncover the most pressing operational, sales and marketing…
Arkansas Homefurnishings Association names 2 to board of directors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Homefurnishings Association has appointed Michael Evans of Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance in Searcy and JB Rainwater of Sofa City…
Court filing cites key factors leading to the demise of Bestar, Bush Furniture
High levels of unsold inventory post-pandemic were a major factor, but so was a $4 million settlement related to a July 2018 Bestar wall bed…
Import figures reveal strongest manufacturing areas for key categories
Vietnam remained the top resource for wood furniture and upholstery, while China was the largest resource for metal furniture HIGH POINT — Earlier this spring,…
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units sold on walmart.com
While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency said the units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the…
New Franchise Group agrees to end legal battles
by Lawsuit against B. Riley also is dismissed WILMINGTON, Del. – The reorganized debtor Franchise Group and AF Newco agreed to drop their lawsuits, filing a…
20+ trending products to see at High Point Market
by High Point Market is the place to see new and trending furniture, and there is no shortage of products at this market. Here's a closer…
Seen at premarket spring 2026
HIGH POINT — At the recently concluded premarket in High Point, Home News Now visited a number of showrooms, many of which were market-ready with…
ICFF shifts to November dates in 2027
NEW YORK — Beginning in 2027, ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), North America’s leading platform for contemporary design, will take place annually in November. The…
SYRACUSE, NY — Raymour & Flanigan, the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and the seventh-largest nationwide, announced the opening of its first Maryland…
by Job Title: Vice President of Supply Chain and Demand Planning Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Tampa, Florida Description: The Vice President of Supply Chain and Demand…
by Job Title: Sales Representative Company: Vaughn-Bassett Location: Eastern PA/Southern NJ territory Description: Vaughan-Bassett and Artisan & Post sales territory is opening for the Eastern PA/Southern…
Job title: Independent Sales Representative Company name: Mlily USA Location: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan Description: Mlily is looking to expand its market reach by…
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CIN Week 5 addresses the second-home market
14% of those surveyed making $150,000 per year or more own a second home compared with 25% of those earning more than $250,000 HIGH POINT…
Furniture store sales decline 3.6% from April 2025
WASHINGTON — Furniture and home furnishings stores remained a weak spot in April’s retail landscape, according to advance estimates released Thursday morning by the U.S.…