Full-year e-commerce sales rise 5.4% from 2024
by Overall sales figures include a wide mix of merchandise including furniture WASHINGTON — A recent report from the Department of Commerce offers a window into e-commerce…
CPSC announces recall of canopy beds sold on Costco.com
Manufacturer has received 5 reports of bed beam collapsing, including 4 that have resulted in injuries WASINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Furniture Classics hires Stephanie Mallette as VP, product and merchandising
by NORFOLK, Va. — Furniture Classics has hired industry veteran Stephanie Mallette for the role of vice president of product and merchandising. She will join the…
AHF Hall of Fame names Doug Jermyn chief operating officer
by HIGH POINT — Doug Jermyn, former vice president of operations at Samson Holding, has joined the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as chief operating…
Cozey expands US retail footprint with Los Angeles pop-up location
by The West Coast showroom is key to the Canadian retailer’s global brick-and-mortar push VENICE BEACH, Calif. — After testing the U.S. market with a New…
Despite sales dip, RH betting big on physical-first long game
by RH’s spending frenzy continues, debt beginning to mount CORTE MADERA, Calif. RH is set to officially open this month its latest European flagship inside a…
Intiaro releases key findings from proprietary pAIn survey
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…
Arkansas Homefurnishings Association names 2 to board of directors
by 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…
Furniture industry legend, Hall of Fame inductee O. William Fenn Jr. dies at age 99
Longtime industry executive was senior vice president of Thomasville Furniture, president, CEO of Stanley and LADD Editor's note: The following obituary is being reprinted from…
Talk of oil-related price increases heats up
With increases of raw materials averaging around 12%, sources note this could raise FOB prices 6%-8% HIGH POINT — Rising prices of raw materials, some…
CPSC announces recall of canopy beds sold on Costco.com
Manufacturer has received 5 reports of bed beam collapsing, including 4 that have resulted in injuries WASINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission…
CPSC announces recall of more than 250,000 defective plastic tip restraints
Units can break over time, leading to possible tip-over and entrapment incidents that can harm children, older adults WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product…
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…
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…
Furniture First renames annual education conference, names featured speakers
Ignite moniker aims to reflect excitement among event participants MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Furniture First’s annual education conference has a new name: Ignite. The updated moniker…
American Leather to host 3 panel discussions during High Point Market
by HIGH POINT — American Leather will present three expert-led panel discussions during the spring High Point Market in its showroom, Showplace 5000, Fifth Floor. Each…
by Job Title: Vice President of Wholesale Sales Company: Gabriella White Location: Pelham, Alabama Description: The Vice President of Wholesale Sales is a senior leader responsible…
Job Title: VP Product Merchandising and Management Company: Napa Home & Garden Location: Norcross, Georgia Description: The VP Product Merchandising and Management is a senior…
Job Title: Sales Representative Company: Vaughn-Bassett Location: Chicago/Wisconsin Description: Vaughan-Bassett and Artisan & Post sales territory is opening for Chicagoland and most of Wisconsin. Doug…
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Jordan’s Furniture off the hook for $50M in customer refunds
Home News Now 125 retailer bet big on its March Madness-themed promotion EAST TAUNTON, Mass. — Back in January, Home News Now 125 retailer Jordan’s…
Ten More with Alex Seaman, co-founder and senior VP, Furniture.com
HNN contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the executive about Furniture.com 2.0 and how the platform allows consumers to make more confident furniture purchase…