- March furniture store sales rise 7.7% from March 2024by Thomas RussellThis marks the eighth straight gain for the furniture segment as some consumers are buying products before tariffs take effect WASHINGTON, D.C. — Year-over-year furniture …
- Theodore Alexander will not move into new showroom in design district in time for marketby Thomas RussellBecause of permitting and construction-related delays, the company instead will show in its former space at 229 Russell Avenue for one last market HIGH POINT …
- Designer Ray Booth launches 4th furniture collection with Hickory Chairby Home News NowHIGH POINT — Architectural and Interior Designer Ray Booth will debut his fourth furniture collection at the Spring 2025 International Home Furnishings Market in High …
- Planned Furniture Promotions hosts market block party April 25by Home News NowHIGH POINT — Planned Furniture Promotions (PFP), in collaboration with Centers of High Point, will host a block party on Friday, April 25, from 5-9 p.m. at the …
- Rowe Furniture increases B2B online sales since launch of 3D product visualization with Intiaroby Home News NowGREENSBORO, N.C. — Since the launch of 3D product visualization powered by Intiaro on its website last fall, Rowe Furniture has more than doubled its B2B online sales and continues to see positive returns …
- Tariff uncertainty could stall new product commitments at marketby Thomas RussellMany likely will wait until tariffs become final sometime in early July before placing orders HIGH POINT — As with the manufacturing/supply side of the …
- Linon acquisition of Coast to Coast Imports aims to bolster company’s accent lineby Thomas RussellCEO Jim Ziozis tells Home News Now that this also will provide dealers with a mix of high-value, tariff-free items that are in stock and …
- Shooting Bebe’s: Just who is BB BHF?by Brian CarrollPinboarding the FRG bankruptcy continues … In the last column, we dug through some of the 1,200 or so court filings in the Franchise Group bankruptcy to …
- Chad Spencer named CEO of Ashley Global Retailby Thomas RussellTAMPA, Fla. — Chad Spencer, the longtime chief executive of Ashley licensee Dufresne Spencer Group, has been named chief executive officer of Ashley Global Retail, …
- Product Standards Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furnitureby Home News NowJob Title: Product Standards Specialist Company: Bob’s Discount Furniture Location: Aberdeen, Maryland Description: The Product Standards Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet …
- Director of Employee Benefits and Wellness, Havertys Furnitureby Home News NowJob Title: Director of Employee Benefits and Wellness Company: Havertys Furniture Location: Sandy Springs, Georgia Description: In this role, you will maintain and enhance the …
- Designer – Ancillary Specialist/Contract Furniture Dealer, Furniture Marketing Groupby Home News NowJob Title: Designer – Ancillary Specialist/Contract Furniture Dealer/Plano, TX Company: Furniture Marketing Group Location: Plano, Texas Description: The Ancillary Specialist is the field expert regarding the …
- RW Collective hosting ‘Viva La Masquerade’ event at market to benefit Harlan’s Place Foundationby Home News NowROCKFORD, Ala. — The RW Collective, a one-stop, to-the-trade resource for retailers and designers, is hosting a one-of-kind of charity event — “Viva La Masquerade”— …
- HH2 Home launches new accent furniture brandby Home News NowHIGH POINT — Green River Group’s US-based case goods furniture operation HH2 Home announces the launch of Creations, a new brand dedicated to accent furniture …
- Kuka Home to unveil Kuka Sleep space at High Point Marketby Home News NowHIGH POINT — Kuka Home is excited to announce the grand opening of its new 2,000-square-foot dedicated Kuka Sleep space at the upcoming High Point …
- CIN Week 4 looks at planned mattress buying trendsby Home News NowIn this latest installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by American First Finance, we offer a deep dive into spending plans in the mattress segment. …
- Gallery Furniture closing 1 of its 3 storesby Ray AllegrezzaHOUSTON — Gallery Furniture’s Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has announced that the company plans to close its 16-year-old Post Oak showroom here. The company shared …
- Kuka Home announces staff promotions, new hireby Thomas RussellMoves aim to bolster company’s marketing, product development and merchandising efforts HIGH POINT – Upholstery resource Kuka Home has announced several promotions and new hires …
- Breaking News: Linon Home Decor acquires assets of accent furniture specialist Coast to Coastby Thomas RussellThe company said the purchase includes all tangible and intangible business and personal property assets, intellectual property, plus millions of dollars in finished goods inventory. …
- How will tariffs affect the April High Point Market?by Thomas RussellWhile many are optimistic given the 90-day reprieve on higher tariffs, reception to new products not hitting retail floors for another 6 months remains an …
- How about we ‘Say Goodbye to the No Buy’?by Ray AllegrezzaFor those of you out there who don’t believe that social media is a two-edged sword, it’s time to cut that notion off at the …
- Royal Furniture expands footprint with former Badcock storesby Thomas Russell14 new locations are in markets similar to those where the retailer has operated dating back to 1946 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When longtime furniture retailer …
- CIN Week 3 analyzes dining furniture purchase plansby Thomas RussellJust over 20% of those surveyed plan to buy dining furniture in the next several months HIGH POINT — In the second half of our …
- RH misses projections, but declares readiness for rough watersby Brian CarrollRH CEO Gary Friedman has often declared that difficult retail climates can end up helping the upscale retailer. The tough sledding winnows out weaker competition, …
- AHF Hall of Fame elects new officers, board membersby Home News NowHIGH POINT — The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for …
- Trump raises China tariff to 125%by Home News NowWASHINGTON — On his Truth Social and X platforms, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on China are increasing to 125% effective immediately. This follows …
- Coaster expanding Staycation collections for April High Point Marketby Home News NowSANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Coaster Fine Furniture, a leading North American furniture distributor, is planning an expanded presentation of its “staycation”-inspired themed collections at …
- Industry experts, associations answer questions, eliminate some confusion regarding tariffsby Thomas RussellCommunications aim to help industry stay up-to-date on key issues regarding these moves that will impact global trade HIGH POINT — In recent alerts to …
- Industry suppliers seek to calm retailer concerns amid tariff upheavalby Thomas RussellFluidity of situation requires a steady flow of information, including the latest pricing — but as one industry source noted, this has materialized into something …
- Revisiting the mystery at the heart of the Franchise Group bankruptcyby Brian CarrollYou might recall that 15 months ago, we used this space to erect a metaphorical pinboard or “murderwall” like those found in procedural crime dramas. Our quest …