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
by 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…
Inside Barbara Leflein’s ‘The Chic Home’
by Author used AI to help create a beautiful refuge for herself and her husband, longtime industry sales professional Tommy Leflein BOCA RATON, Fla. — When…
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…
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…
Maxwood Furniture hires Matt Ezyk as VP, digital commerce and experience
by 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,…
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 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…
CPSC announces recall of more than 16,000 ergonomic office chairs
Units pose a fall hazard as the backrests can detach from the chairs WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the…
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…
AHFA testing finds widespread clothing storage unit safety violations
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…
Coaster Fine Furniture to show 60+ handmade pieces from India at October High Point Market
by SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – Coaster Fine Furniture will introduce more than 60 new handcrafted accent pieces from India at the fall High Point Market,…
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.…