Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
by Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s…
Credit association education conference addresses issues impacting home furnishings industry
by Speaker topics range from bankruptcies to building trust and meaningful relationships with industry partners RALEIGH, N.C. — Speakers at the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association Fall…
Home Depot reports 2.8% increase in Q3 sales
Home improvement retailer also remains profitable with net earnings totaling $3.6 billion ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a 2.8% increase in sales…
Ten out of 10:00 with Cam Marston, marketplace trend analyst
by In this interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with Cam Marston about how retailers should know as much about their customers as they…
Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s…
Millers of Claflin opens Ashley store in Dodge City, Kansas
DODGE CITY, Kan. — Earlier this month, Millers of Claflin, Inc. (Millers of Claflin) opened its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 60,000-square-foot facility, located at 503 S 2nd Ave, Dodge City,…
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…
Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America
HIGH POINT – Natuzzi S.p.A. has named David Workman as chief commercial officer wholesale, North America. With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry…
by MATSAPHA, Eswatini — In September, Al Mansoor Group proudly unveiled its first Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,276 sq. ft. facility, located at Plot 186t Cnr of Ludvonga and Lomawa Street, Shop U3 and U4 Matsapha Lifestyle Centre, Matsapha,…
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.…
Furniture Mart opens 91,000-square-foot location today in Ames, Iowa
by As part of the opening celebrations shoppers can enter to win a $10,000 home makeover package AMES, Iowa — Just in time for Black Friday…
Millers of Claflin opens Ashley store in Dodge City, Kansas
DODGE CITY, Kan. — Earlier this month, Millers of Claflin, Inc. (Millers of Claflin) opened its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 60,000-square-foot facility, located at 503 S 2nd Ave, Dodge City,…
by Job Title: Manager, Furniture Product Development Company: Serena and Lily Location: San Francisco Bay Area Description: Serena & Lily is seeking a Manager, Furniture Product…
Job Title: Business Account Leader Company: Ikea Location: Jacksonville, Florida Description: As a Business Account Leader, optimizing Ikea for Business sales and profitability, you will…
Job Title: VP Product Development Company: Williams-Sonoma Location: San Francisco, California Description: The VP of Product Development will oversee multiple departments to produce new products…
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Furniture Mart opens 91,000-square-foot location today in Ames, Iowa
As part of the opening celebrations shoppers can enter to win a $10,000 home makeover package AMES, Iowa — Just in time for Black Friday…
Black Friday spells opportunity for furniture retailers
With the official start to the holiday shopping season upon us, furniture stores around the U.S. continue to capitalize on yet another holiday sales event…