CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor estimates 3% increase in furniture store sales from February 2025
by Segment shows a .27% decline since January, indicating consumers may have been reluctant to put more big purchases on credit cards WASHINGTON — The CNBC/National…
News Now Media Group hosting April High Point Market Party
by HIGH POINT — The News Now Media Group invites members of the home furnishings industry to its April High Point Market Party. The event takes…
Home News Now accepting spring High Point Market product submissions
by Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the April 25-29 High Point Market until Wednesday April 15. To submit new or trending products, email…
Mark Cowan joins Hooker Furnishings as VP, sales
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Mark Cowan has been named vice president of sales at Hooker Furnishings. Mark Cowan He brings 34 years of experience…
Ten out of 10:00 with Ben Haverty, VP Retail Service Group, Colliers
by Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the commercial real estate expert on issues impacting the home furnishings sector. In Haverty's words, a key takeaway…
Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene, Asheville furnishings retailers show resilience
by Inventory losses, flooding and power outages stopped businesses in their tracks, but community support drove comebacks ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept.…
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…
NP Property Development opens newest Ashley Outlet, Ashley Sleep Store in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Last month, NP Property Development Co. Ltd. unveiled its newest Ashley Outlet and Ashley Sleep Store with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new showroom is part of an…
US Court of International Trade rules in favor of tariff refunds
The Trump administration is ordered to refund $130 billion in duties WASHINGTON — In the home furnishings industry, tariffs have always been part of doing…
Trade court ruling offers window into efficiency, speed of tariff refunds
Issue is multifaceted as retailers and consumers also have borne some of those added costs WASHINGTON — A determination that businesses are owed refunds on…
CPSC issues warning about potentially unsafe clothing storage units sold on Walmart.com
Agency said Uhomepro units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the requirements of the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S.…
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.…
Gardner White donates mattresses, mattress protectors during National Sleep Week
by Donation benefits Alternatives for Girls, a nonprofit that provides housing and key resources to young women in need DETROIT — Gardner White is turning awareness into action…
Universal Furniture announces spring High Point Market educational lineup
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Universal Furniture has announced the lineup for its Learning Center during the upcoming spring High Point Market. The sessions are designed…
by Job Title: Sales Trainer Company: Furnitureland South Location: Greensboro -- Winston-Salem -- High Point Description: Furnitureland South is seeking an experienced Sales Trainer to join…
Job Title: Account Executive Company: Ledge Location: Orlando, Florida Description: The Account Executive (AE) manages a defined portfolio of accounts that have generated $10,000 to…
Job Title: Director, Data & AI Company: Lovesac Location: Stamford, Connecticut Description: As our Director of Data and AI, you will lead the strategy, development,…
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Skyline Investors outlines opportunities in Buddy’s Home Furnishings investment
Company focuses on growth potential of the 65-year-old rent-to-own retailer ORLANDO, Fla. — Skyline Investors, the new owner of Buddy’s Home Furnishings, sees promise after…
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor estimates 3% increase in furniture store sales from February 2025
Segment shows a .27% decline since January, indicating consumers may have been reluctant to put more big purchases on credit cards WASHINGTON — The CNBC/National…