Legacy Classic | Modern launching standalone casual dining program
by The groups being shown during the spring market cycle are largely transitional in styling to suit the casual design preferences of today’s consumers HIGH POINT…
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…
Weir’s Furniture to close its doors after nearly 80 years in business
by The Dallas-based retailer is shuttering its online and brick-and-mortar operations DALLAS — It’s always a sad day when venerable furniture retailers announce they’re going out…
AHF Hall of Fame to present Paul Broyhill Leader award to 5 industry professionals under age 40
by HIGH POINT — Five rising stars within the home furnishings industry will be recognized as a prestigious Paul Broyhill Leader during a reception on Thursday,…
Ten More with Nicole Bergen, Elevate Marketing Research
by In this follow-up interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the marketing expert about the $23 trillion spending power of 45- to 60-year-old…
Retail sales are expected to grow to $5.6 trillion in 2026 WASHINGTON — Finally, some good news. During the National Retail Federation’s sixth annual State…
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…
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…
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…
Report: Furniture imports decline 12.7% from 2024
Analysis from investment banking firm Mann Armistead & Epperson shows the wholesale value of furniture shipments to the US totaled $29.6 billion last year RICHMOND,…
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…
CPSC announces recall of office chairs sold at HomeGoods
Base of chair can bend, posing a fall hazard to consumers working at home WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a…
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.…
HPMA announces 2 Diversity Advocacy Alliance events for April market
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance announces two events organized for spring market on Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April…
Coaster to launch 4 bedroom, dining collections at High Point Market
SANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Coaster Fine Furniture is planning a 67-SKU introduction encompassing four major bedroom and dining collections at the High Point Market…
by Job Title: Furniture Merchandise Manager Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Ecru, Mississippi Description: As a Stationary Merchandising Manager, you will be at the heart of our…
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…
Job Title: Director of Customer Care and Delivery Company: Morris Furniture Company, Inc. Location: Fairborn, Ohio Description: The Director of Customer Care and Delivery is…
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Taking the evidence wall down: The tragedy of Franchise Group
1 last column explaining in narrative form the saga of FRG-B. Riley-Conn’s-Badcock-Buddy Mac-AF Newco/Phonix RBS A common visual trope in procedural crime dramas, a genre…
Weir’s Furniture to close its doors after nearly 80 years in business
The Dallas-based retailer is shuttering its online and brick-and-mortar operations DALLAS — It’s always a sad day when venerable furniture retailers announce they’re going out…