by Numbers offer a positive outlook for actual closings in the coming weeks and months WASHINGTON — In a potential sign of positive news for the furniture…
Home Depot reports 4.8% increase in fiscal Q1 sales
Home improvement retailer also reports net income of $3.3 billion, compared with $3.4 billion last year ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a…
Amid rising costs, many builders also are cutting prices in order to stay competitive WASHINGTON — Despite elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty relating to…
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…
The 20 with Satya and Parvati Tiwari: Transforming loss into meaningful action
by In this special edition of The 20, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the owners of Surya about the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation, the not…
Why and how independent retailers can win
by Agility, not scale, is the biggest advantage for independent retailers Second of two parts WILMINGTON, N.C. In my last column, “Is Independent Retail Doomed?” I…
Cindy Hall joins Design Foundry as director of customer experience
HICKORY, N.C. — Industry veteran Cindy Hall has joined upholstered furniture manufacturer Design Foundry as director of customer experience. Cindy Hall Hall began her new…
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…
Court filing cites key factors leading to the demise of Bestar, Bush Furniture
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Import figures reveal strongest manufacturing areas for key categories
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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
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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…
NEWH Inc. presents Stacy Garcia 2026 ICON of Industry Award at HD Expo
LAS VEGAS — NEWH Inc., the global hospitality network, announced Stacy Garcia as the 2026 recipient of the ICON of Industry Award during the NEWH…
Riverside Furniture names Lesli Chastain senior director, product development and merchandising
by HIGH POINT — Riverside Furniture has hired Lesli Chastain as senior director of product development and merchandising. Chastain brings extensive experience in merchandising, product development,…
by Job Title: VP Product Development Company: Williams-Sonoma Location: San Francisco, California Description: The Pottery Barn Vice President of Product Development & Design [Dec Acc] will…
by Job Title: VP of Product Marketing Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Florida Description: Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Vice President of Product Marketing to build…
by Job Title: Vice President of Human Resources Company: Living Spaces Location: La Mirada, California Description: The Vice President of Human Resources serves as a key…
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Memorial Day sales offer consumers major values
This weekend marks the return of one of the most important holiday sales periods of the year, with sales often starting a week or two…
Home Depot reports 4.8% increase in fiscal Q1 sales
Home improvement retailer also reports net income of $3.3 billion, compared with $3.4 billion last year ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a…