At the Las Vegas Market with Home News Now and Bedding News Now
by LAS VEGAS — Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell and Bedding News Now Editor-at-Large Dave Perry share some thoughts about the January Las Vegas Market.…
FMCA adds Outdoor & Casual Credit Group to its membership
Segment is anchored by 2 new members, Brown Jordan and Treasure Garden HIGH POINT — The Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association Inc. has formed a new…
Retailer Circle Furniture files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
ACTON, Mass. — Retailer Circle Furniture has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. In…
Kevin O’Connor to receive 2026 Spirit of Life Lifetime Achievement Award
by LOS ANGELES — City of Hope and its International Home Furnishings Industry group have named Kevin O’Connor, a highly respected industry executive and visionary leader, as the 2026 Spirit…
HFA announces 2026 Pillar Award winners
CARMICHAEL, Calif. – The Home Furnishings Association has announced the 2026 Pillar Award winners. Furniture industry companies and individuals earning recognition are Room & Board,…
by After expansions into the Northeast and West, the retailer’s goal is $500 million in sales by 2030 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Manny Rodrigues, president and chief…
Woodhaven Furniture hires Jeannie Corey as VP, merchandising
CAIRO, Ga. — Industry merchandising professional Jeannie Corey has joined upholstery manufacturer Woodhaven Furniture as vice president of merchandising. She reports to Woodhaven President Tommy…
HPMA accepting applications for spring Design Influencers Tour
by HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority invites interior designers and other design influencers to submit a spring 2026 application to participate in the trade…
A look at China’s role in the massive changes in US furniture manufacturing
by The residential furniture industry has gone through massive changes over the past 40 years as globalization became a mainstay of production, supply chain and consumer…
How tariffs on furniture are reshaping global supply chains and how manufacturers can build resilience
by WASHINGTON — The global furniture industry has long depended on a complex network of international suppliers, materials and logistics providers. But new U.S. tariffs on…
Greenland controversy puts some European countries in the tariff crosshairs
How this issue impacts furniture depends on the degree to which each country exports to the US WASHINGTON — The latest tariff threat against European…
ASI bankruptcy’s stain on the entire industry
by End consumers can’t understand why they can’t get their furniture WILMINGTON, Del. — A story out of Tampa, Florida, via WFLA TV features a disgruntled…
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.…
HFA announces 2026 Pillar Award winners
CARMICHAEL, Calif. – The Home Furnishings Association has announced the 2026 Pillar Award winners. Furniture industry companies and individuals earning recognition are Room & Board,…
1915 South celebrates grand opening of store in St. Augustine, Florida
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Last month, 1915 South unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 1762 Tree Blvd., marks a significant addition to…
by Job Title: General Manager Company: Broad River Retail Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina Description: The General Manager reports directly to the Multi-Unit leader for their…
Job Title: Product Development Manager - Upholstery Company: Gabriella White Location: Claremont, North Carolina Description: Gabriella White is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Product Development Manager…
Job Title: Vice President of Stationary Furniture Sales Company: Ashley Furniture Industries Location: Remote Description: The Vice President of Stationary Furniture Sales is responsible and…
Retail
Where is the next generation of retail leaders?
Why mentorship matters more than ever Last week, I attended Las Vegas Market (as I have for three years now), and I was enjoying dinner…
Retailer Circle Furniture files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
ACTON, Mass. — Retailer Circle Furniture has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. In…