CPSC announces recall of 25,000 clothing storage units sold online
by Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
AHFA testing finds widespread clothing storage unit safety violations
by HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance conducted an analysis of clothing storage furniture available on top e-commerce sites earlier this year and…
Former Kuka President Matt Harrison becomes executive consultant for Southern Motion, Fusion
PONTOTOC, Miss. — Former Kuka Home President Matt Harrison has taken a role as executive consultant for SoMo Home, the rebranded Southern Motion upholstery specialist…
Lifestyle Enterprise names Adam Leifer national sales manager for case goods
HIGH POINT — Lifestyle Enterprise has named Adam Leifer national sales manager for case goods, a new position. Adam Leifer Leifer joined the company in…
Ten out of 10:00 — ‘The Next Small Thing’
by Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher is the guest of this week's edition, focusing on what he describes as "The Next Small Thing." He juxtaposes…
Bob’s Furniture is winning over $150K-plus households — CEO Bill Barton explains why
by How value is being redefined by today’s consumer, the rise of the ‘trade-up’ shopper and what people want from furniture retailers MANCHESTER, Conn. — Bob’s…
David Horvath joins AVB/BrandSource as channel manager of FTS Direct Furniture division
by TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Industry veteran David Horvath has joined buying group AVB/BrandSource, where he is channel manager of its FTS Direct Furniture division. David…
Industry sales veteran Pamela Newman Goins dies at age 81
TRINITY, N.C. — Pamela Newman Goins, who spent 21 years working with the Virginia/Carolinas Home Furnishings Representatives Association in High Point, died Sept. 3. She…
DeRucci North America enters US bedding market with line of smart mattresses
HIGH POINT — During the upcoming October High Point Market, the North American division of upholstery manufacturer DeRucci is introducing a line of AI-powered smart…
MotoMotion proposes new incentive plan to boost retention
by Plan awards some 3 million shares, about 1% of the company, to members of its board of directors, middle managers and managers in the United…
CPSC announces recall of 25,000 clothing storage units sold online
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
CPSC announces 3 clothing storage unit recalls in 1st half of September
Units pose tip-over, entrapment hazards that can injure or kill children WASHINGTON — The first half of September yielded three clothing storage unit recalls involving…
Maxwood Furniture hires Matt Ezyk as VP, digital commerce and experience
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Wood furniture manufacturer Maxwood Furniture has hired Matt Ezyk as vice president of digital commerce and experience. Matt Ezyk In this position,…
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…
Linon Powell Group expands showroom, introduces 320 new products at High Point Market
by MINEOLA, N.Y. — Linon Powell Group will significantly expand its presence at the upcoming October High Point Market, adding approximately 9,500 square feet of showroom…
Coaster Fine Furniture to highlight vintage modernism at High Point Market
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Coaster Fine Furniture will be showing off its expression of the vintage modernism decorating trend this fall at the High…
by Job Title: Vice President of Sales Company: New Classic Furniture (A GigaCloud Technology Brand) Location: California Description: GigaCloud Technology is looking for accomplished sales professionals…
by Job Title: Divisional Vice President - Stores - Southeast Region Company: Bob's Discount Furniture Location: Florida Description: The Divisional Vice President is a senior retail…
by Job Title: Trade Sales Specialist-Northeast Company: Caracole Home Location: New York Description: The Trade Sales Specialist is Caracole's primary point of contact for interior designers,…
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Some thoughts on business heading into the October High Point Market
HIGH POINT — For most of us in the furniture industry, the semiannual High Point Market is the “Super Bowl,” with the fall exhibition traditionally…
A conversation with HNN research expert Dana French on the Gen Z consumer
Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell speaks with Dana French about our latest research, sponsored by Bread Financial, that focuses on the Gen Z consumer.…