Jonathan Charles names Garth Robinson president
by HIGH POINT — Luxury furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles has promoted Garth Robinson to president. Previously senior vice president of sales, Robinson succeeds founder Jonathan Sowter…
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
by While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell…
Why M&A activity is picking up in the furniture industry
by After several relatively quiet years, merger and acquisition momentum in the home furnishings industry is clearly rebuilding. Over the past month alone, a series of…
CPSC issues warning regarding defective tip restraints
Plastic units aimed at anchoring clothing storage units to the wall can break over time WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued…
Latest global tariff announcement adds more uncertainty to global trade
Tariff remains in effect for 150 days and can be extended with Congressional approval WASHINGTON — Almost as soon as businesses began to cheer the…
Deep dive: Wayfair’s quiet confidence tells a compelling story
by Platform is ‘in full control of its destiny,’ CFO says BOSTON — The one-two semantic punch from CEO Niraj Shah and CFO Kate Gulliver on…
Arkansas Homefurnishings Association names 2 to board of directors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Homefurnishings Association has appointed Michael Evans of Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance in Searcy and JB Rainwater of Sofa City…
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…
Ethan Allen upholstery plant in Mexico again recognized for environmental excellence
by DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen’s upholstery manufacturing plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, has once again been recognized as “Empresa Socialmente Responsible” (Environmentally and Socially Responsible),…
Latest global tariff announcement adds more uncertainty to global trade
Tariff remains in effect for 150 days and can be extended with Congressional approval WASHINGTON — Almost as soon as businesses began to cheer the…
Industry reacts with caution to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Officials say they are not taking any specific measures regarding pricing until they know what actions the Trump administration may take next on tariffs WASHINGTON…
Supreme Court rules that Trump tariffs are illegal
by The following story was originally published by CNN WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he…
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.…
Sunpan again receives Great Place to Work Canada award
by TORONTO – For the fifth year in a row, full-line furniture resource Sunpan has been recognized as a Great Place to Work in Canada. This prestigious certification, awarded based on employee responses to a…
Ethan Allen upholstery plant in Mexico again recognized for environmental excellence
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen’s upholstery manufacturing plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, has once again been recognized as “Empresa Socialmente Responsible” (Environmentally and Socially Responsible),…
by Job Title: VP Product Development for Furniture Design Company: Williams-Sonoma Location: San Francisco, California Description: The Pottery Barn Vice President of Product Development & Design…
Job Title: Director of Visual Merchandising Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Glendale, Arizona Description: The Director of Visual Merchandising will be responsible for leading all aspects…
by Job Title: Director of Retail Operations Company: Miskelly Furniture Location: Pearl, Mississippi Description: Miskelly Furniture is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Retail operations…
Retail
Home Depot finishes year strong with a 3.2% increase in annual sales
Company attributes Q4 sales decline of 3.8% to 1 less week in the quarter compared with the same period a year earlier ATLANTA — Home…
The 20 with Michael Amini, founder, chairman and CEO of AICO
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher introduces The 20, a companion to his popular Ten out of 10: 00 series that gives him more time…