New home sales rise nearly 19% from October 2024
Furniture store sales fall 1.4% from November 2024
Housing construction activity declines from October 2024
Bob’s IPO filing offers a window into the company’s business
Queen City Homestore remains bullish on 2026
AICO promotes Jerry Robles to VP, visual showroom design and display
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO (Amini Innovation Corp.) today announced the promotion of Jerry Robles to vice president, visual showroom design and…
GigaCloud names 2 industry veterans to sales leadership positions
EL MONTE, Calif. — GigaCloud Technology has named industry veterans Michael Pitman and Scott Hill as vice presidents of sales, effective immediately. The company said…
Sensational Sofas & Interiors going out of business after 37 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sensational Sofas & Interiors will close permanently after providing Memphis and surrounding communities with high-quality home furnishings for 37 years. The final…
Mark Price named president, chief revenue officer at Level Up Home
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Level Up Home, which reintroduced the Simmons upholstery brand this past spring, has named industry veteran Mark Price president and chief revenue…
Sensational Sofas & Interiors going out of business after 37 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sensational Sofas & Interiors will close permanently after providing Memphis and surrounding communities with high-quality home furnishings for 37 years. The final…
NRF report shows furniture store sales down nearly 1% from December 2024
However, sales were up .33% from November, suggesting a slight uptick in holiday spending WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales were down by .82% from December…
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
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…
AICO to show at winter Istanbul Furniture Fair
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO is participating in the International Istanbul Furniture Fair 2026, one of Europe’s largest furniture industry events. The…
Ashley licensee opens newest store in Saudi Arabia
DAMMAM, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia — Hamad M. Al Rugaib & Sons Trading Co. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,200-square-foot facility here marks a significant addition to…
AHFA announces key educational events for 2026
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishing Alliance (AHFA) announces dates for all of its key educational events for 2026, including those planned by the…
AHFA plans forum on packaging laws
HIGH POINT, N.C. — More Extended Producer Responsibility laws for packaging are in the works for 2026, and compliance deadlines are approaching within the seven…
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.…
AHFA announces key educational events for 2026
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishing Alliance (AHFA) announces dates for all of its key educational events for 2026, including those planned by the…
HPMA announces Style Spotters team for 2026
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority announces a new “Style Spotters” team for 2026, naming five design professionals to the trade show organizer’s…

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Retail
Furniture store sales fall 1.4% from November 2024
Sales in the sector also declined slightly from October WASHINGTON — Across all retail categories, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported a 0.6% increase from…
Ten out of 10:00 with Peter Theran, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the top exec of the furniture retail association about the biggest issues impacting…