ITA says it plans to move forward with Textile Hall of Fame initiative
by Statement comes in response to threat of litigation by the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame over the use of the Hall of Fame moniker…
AHF Hall of Fame considers legal action against ITA for use of Hall of Fame moniker
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is considering legal action against the International Textile Alliance and Interwoven, the trade show it…
CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
by Soowery 6-drawer dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer…
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…
Lowe’s reports increase in Q4, full fiscal year sales
4th-quarter sales rose 1.3% from prior year and full-year sales rose 3.1% MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe's reported increases in Q4 and full-year…
Latest Consumer Confidence report offers insights into planned furniture spending
Consumers appear ready to make big-ticket purchases for the home and that could accelerate given recent developments around the world, including the war in the…
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
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…
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…
CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Soowery 6-drawer dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer…
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…
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.…
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…
Sunpan again receives Great Place to Work Canada award
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…
by Job Title: Account Executive Company: Surya Location: Cleveland, Ohio Description: Surya is seeking a dynamic and driven Account Executive to represent its brands—Mitchell Gold +…
Job Title: Director, Product Curation Company: RH Location: Corte Madera, California Description: RH is seeking a Director of Product Curation to help lead the vision,…
by Job Title: Vice President of Sales Company: Kravet Location: New York City Description: The vice president of sales will be esponsible for the sales and…
Retail
Etsy’s Q4, full-year earnings report offers a window into company’s success
With $2.8 billion in annual revenues, company is clearly taking market share from other retailers including those in the home furnishings space BROOKLYN, N.Y. —…
Buddy Mac bankruptcy sale still facing hurdles
Former Big Lots becoming an ICE detention center? DALLAS — Although the bankruptcy court here has approved the sale of what’s left of Buddy Mac…