Furniture of America to launch 300 SKUs at Las Vegas Market
by The introductions mainly cover dining, upholstery, youth furniture and bedding LAS VEGAS — At this week’s Las Vegas Market, Furniture of America is launching 300…
Factors influencing the results include regulatory pressures on the industry, interest rate levels and materials costs WASHINGTON — Builder confidence fell in July as the…
How to build an efficient marketing strategy for summer markets
by LAS VEGAS — Whether you work for yourself as an interior designer, an independent sales representative or run your own trade business, weighing whether to…
Century Furniture names 3 to creative, merchandising and product development roles
by HICKORY, N.C. – Luxury furniture manufacturer Century Furniture has made three appointments it said will strengthen the company’s creative, merchandising and product leadership. All are…
Consignment furniture is finding an audience among younger consumers
Many see quality and value in pieces that have been well cared for and that have thus held up over time Editor's note: This is…
Furniture store sales flat amid broader retail gains
by June retail data shows shoppers are still spending — but home furnishings have yet to regain momentum WASHINGTON — While overall U.S. retail and food…
by NEW ORLEANS — Longtime furniture retailer Mitchell Lloyd Mintz died on June 14 at age 74. A native of New Orleans, Mintz graduated from the…
Vanguard Furniture promotes Ben Stewart to chief financial officer
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Vanguard Furniture, headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, has promoted Ben Stewart to chief financial officer. Stewart, who has been…
Canadian furniture producers respond to threat of 50% tariffs
Some are considering strategic moves to lessen the impact, although the answers on how to navigate such a high rate are unclear WASHINGTON — The…
USTR announces 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 countries with alleged ties to forced labor
by Editor's note: Home News Now is publishing this statement directly from the website of the office of the United States Trade Representative. According to various…
US to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian products
The Section 338 tariffs include 17 wood furniture, seating and furniture parts categories shipped from Canada WASHINGTON — Furniture is among the hundreds of product…
Passage of housing bill could help propel home sales activity
by Affordability is a key component of the legislation that will determine whether people will be able to buy a new or existing home WASHINGTON —…
See new and trending products coming to Las Vegas Market
by Get ready for Las Vegas Market by checking out some of the new and trending products exhibitors are bringing this summer. Meridian Furniture’s Cedar velvet…
20+ trending products to see at High Point Market
by High Point Market is the place to see new and trending furniture, and there is no shortage of products at this market. Here's a closer…
Nirvana Group opens 2 new Ashley stores in Bogatá, Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Recently, Nirvana Group celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of two new Ashley locations in Bogotá with a combined total of 11,000 square feet of showroom space. The opening of both the Ashley store and Ashley Sleep…
Coaster updates Mix-and-Match Dining program for summer Las Vegas Market
SANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Coaster Fine Furniture, a leading North American furniture distributor, is heading to the summer Las Vegas Market with a major…
by Job Title: Director of Product Development Company: Palecek Location: San Francisco Bay Area Description: The Director of Product Development will play a pivotal role in…
by Job Title: President Company: Gabriella White Location: Pelham, Alabama Description: Gabriella White is seeking a President to serve as the senior operating leader, driving the…
by Job Title: Vice President, Merchandising Company: CB2 Location: Chicago Description: The VP, Merchandising is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of product and resource…
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Retailers see uneven 4th of July business
A limited group of retailers reported everything from stronger premium sales to lighter foot traffic, highlighting an uncertain market HIGH POINT — The Fourth of…
Dispatches from Berlin: Demand for furniture soft
Also, a roundup of news updates on Ikea Germany BERLIN — A study abroad trip planted me in Germany’s capital for a month, and when…