- CNBC/NRF report shows slight YOY gain in November furniture store sales
Monthly retail analysis also shows a meager increase from October, as competition for spending in other areas rises WASHINGTON — November furniture and home furnishings … - Black Friday bolsters year-end revenues for retailers around the US, albeit with some mixed results
Growth in housing helps propel traffic and sales as retailers compete with other retail segments vying for a limited pool of disposable income HIGH POINT … - National Association of Realtors IDs top housing markets in US
Various factors went into the research, including income, job growth and mortgage payment versus rent ratio in markets with a population of more than 250,000 … - Collaboration creates better results for the team
Welcoming the thoughts and insights of others, collaborating, helps us become better. By doing so, we create an environment where all of us have a voice. Great … - US trustee not a fan of debtors’ plan in American Signature bankruptcy
Meanwhile, in Texas, Buddy Mac gets approval to keep paying people, and in New Jersey, Brian Kahn pleads guilty WILMINGTON, Del. — In a breathless … - Streamline Art plans aggressive product launches at January markets
LAS VEGAS — Streamline Art will exhibit at the Atlanta, Toronto and Las Vegas Markets in January 2026. As their 40th anniversary year continues, they … - Hooker Q3 earnings statement, call focus on growth opportunities
As various initiatives materialize, the company believes it is poised to achieve success in the year ahead and beyond MARTINSVILLE, Va. — As Hooker Furnishings … - Ten out of 10:00 with Mark Schumacher
Once again, Mark Schumacher is the star of his video podcast, this time sharing insights about consumer attitudes toward spending. Citing recent research from L.E.K. … - ADL to honor Cindy Crawford, Andrew Koenig and Kenny Larson at 2026 industry dinner
The Anti-Defamation League announces the 2026 Home Furnishings Industry Dinner, the premier annual gathering of leaders from across the home furnishings world, will be held June … - Bed Bath & Beyond merger with Brand House Collective offers opportunities in furniture segment
Consumers could have access to a broader mix of home furnishings, but how the company positions this high-volume business will be a big factor in … - News Now Media Group adds 3 industry writers to its ranks
HIGH POINT — To expand its coverage across various segments of the home furnishings and bedding industries, News Now Media Group has added three staff … - Director of Distribution Center Operations , Ashley FurnitureJob Title: Director of Distribution Center Operations Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Redlands, California Description: Ashley Furniture is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Distribution …
- Director of Demand Planning, Bob’s Discount FurnitureJob Title: Director of Demand Planning Company: Bob’s Discount Furniture Location: Hybrid – Manchester, Connecticut Description: The Director of Demand Planning leads the strategic and …
- Global Business Manager, Leggett & PlattJob Title: Global Business Manager Company: Leggett & Platt Location: Iowa City, Iowa Description: As a Global Business Manager, you will be responsible for developing, …
- Nominations for 2026 American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame being accepted through Jan. 15
HIGH POINT — Nominations for the Class of 2026 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s most prestigious award, are … - CommerceBear launches self-serve platform aimed at ending missed online revenue
TORONTO — CommerceBear has launched a fully self-serve platform, giving manufacturers immediate visibility into SKUs that are offline, helping eliminate missed revenue. Having worked with … - Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchisee Buddy Mac Holdings files Chapter 11
Fallout from the Franchise Group bankruptcy continues to widen DALLAS — Buddy Mac Holdings, which as recently as a few months ago was the largest … - Smith Leonard: Furniture orders, shipments up from September 2024
Furniture Insights survey shows September orders for residential furniture rose 7% and shipments rose 6% from same period last year HIGH POINT — New orders … - Ten More with Mike Magnuson of GoodBed
Here Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher continues his conversation with the executive of the research and comparative shopping website for mattresses. Magnuson talks about … - Jay Quimby returns to Man Wah as SVP, special accounts
HIGH POINT — Industry sales veteran Jay Quimby has returned to upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holdings as senior vice president of special accounts following a … - Retail remains a core part of La-Z-Boy’s strategy
Planned divestiture of non-core businesses allows company to focus on marketing its own brand, which includes expanding its store footprint MONROE, Mich. — Industry observers … - FRG-AF Newco battle keeps escalating
And American Signature closeout company defends against concerns about family ties It has been a busy week on the courts beat, so plenty to get … - Pending home sales activity declines slightly from October 2024
NAR’s October Pending Home Sales Index falls .4% from last year but rises nearly 2% from September WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors recently … - CPSC announces recall of clothing storage units sold on Wayfair
12-drawer units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, which poses a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United … - Broad River Retail to open new Ashley store in Moscow, Idaho, in 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, is developing a new 24,683-square-foot Ashley Store … - Hooker Furnishings names Adam Tilley president of Hooker Branded division
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Adam Tilley has been promoted to president of Hooker Branded, a division of the company that produces imported case goods … - Joybird unveils Pantone 2026 Color of the Year furniture collection
LOS ANGELES — Joybird, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc. and manufacturer of customizable, modern upholstered furniture, has unveiled its exclusive Pantone Color of the Year 2026 … - Caroline Hipple elected chair of AHFA board
HIGH POINT — Caroline Hipple, CEO of HB2 Resources, was elected chair of the American Home Furnishings Alliance board of directors during the organization’s Annual … - American Signature bankruptcy: The ties that bind
WILMINGTON, Del. — The much-anticipated bankruptcy of American Signature looks straightforward, and it has been reported as such. A company that boomed during Covid — … - A conversation with Peter Theran, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association
Executive shares what he believes are core tenets of the association and how important they will be to serving members now and in the future …
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