- Industry support grows for 2026 Spirit of Life gala
by Home News NowLOS ANGELES — The home furnishings industry deepens its commitment to City of Hope as sponsorship and donations grow for the 2026 Spirit of Life gala and honoree Kevin O’Connor, … - Regina Andrew announces Fireside Chat Series for spring High Point Market
by Home News NowDETROIT – Regina Andrew’s Fireside Chat Series returns for Spring Market, featuring seven sessions with industry thought leaders, tastemakers, and entrepreneurs. These intimate discussions will explore creativity, business … - Skyline Investors outlines opportunities in Buddy’s Home Furnishings investment
by Kathryn GreeneCompany 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
by Thomas RussellSegment 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 Home News NowHIGH POINT — The News Now Media Group invites members of the home furnishings industry to its April High Point Market Party. The event takes … - Existing home sales fall 1.4% from February 2025
by Thomas RussellNational Association of Realtors report also says that affordability improved for the 8th straight month WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales declined 1.4% from February 2025, but … - Gardner White donates mattresses, mattress protectors during National Sleep Week
by Home News NowDonation 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
by Home News NowHIGH POINT, N.C. — Universal Furniture has announced the lineup for its Learning Center during the upcoming spring High Point Market. The sessions are designed … - Home News Now accepting spring High Point Market product submissions
by Home News NowHome 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 … - Ten out of 10:00 with Ben Haverty, VP Retail Service Group, Colliers
by Mark SchumacherHome 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 … - Dorel Industries reduces its net loss for Q4, full-year 2025
by Thomas RussellRevenue declines tied to downsizing in its furniture segment contributed to overall sales decreases during the quarter ended Dec. 30 MONTRÉAL — Dorel Industries reported … - Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene, Asheville furnishings retailers show resilience
by Kathryn GreeneInventory losses, flooding and power outages stopped businesses in their tracks, but community support drove comebacks ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. … - Trade court ruling offers window into efficiency, speed of tariff refunds
by Thomas RussellIssue is multifaceted as retailers and consumers also have borne some of those added costs WASHINGTON — A determination that businesses are owed refunds on … - Lilola Home sees growth opportunities with new business initiatives
by Thomas RussellCompany recently opened a new warehouse and showroom and also has doubled the size of its sales force to further penetrate key markets in the … - CPSC issues warning about potentially unsafe clothing storage units sold on Walmart.com
by Thomas RussellAgency said Uhomepro units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the requirements of the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. … - Mark Cowan joins Hooker Furnishings as VP, sales
by Thomas RussellMARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Mark Cowan has been named vice president of sales at Hooker Furnishings. He brings 34 years of experience to the … - Sales Trainer, Furnitureland Southby Home News NowJob Title: Sales Trainer Company: Furnitureland South Location: Greensboro — Winston-Salem — High Point Description: Furnitureland South is seeking an experienced Sales Trainer to join …
- Account Executive, Ledgeby Home News NowJob 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 …
- Director, Data & AI, Lovesacby Home News NowJob Title: Director, Data & AI Company: Lovesac Location: Stamford, Connecticut Description: As our Director of Data and AI, you will lead the strategy, development, …
- Sunbrella announces 2nd collaboration with artist Kelly Ventura
by Home News NowBURLINGTON, N.C. — Sunbrella a global leader in performance fabrics, announces the second installment of its collaboration with Michigan-based watercolor artist Kelly Ventura. Together, they introduce … - WithIt launches Internship Program Toolkit
by Home News NowHIGH POINT — WithIt (Women in the Home Furnishings Industry Today) has officially launched a comprehensive Internship Program Toolkit, designed to help companies across the … - Prepac announces plans to close, lay off 200 from its Whitsett, North Carolina, plant
by Thomas RussellWHITSETT, N.C. — Canadian RTA manufacturer Prepac Manufacturing plans to cease operations at its 250,000-square-foot plant here, a move that will impact some 200 workers. … - Arhaus delivers record net revenue in 2025
by Kathryn GreeneLifestyle retailer’s performance illustrates the power of its showroom growth and presentation BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — In its latest Q4 and full year 2025 earnings … - Davis Furniture International exec outlines growth strategy in south High Point
by Thomas RussellThe commercial furniture specialist has bought the former Woodmark upholstery plant and is building new offices and a showroom and plant on West Market Center … - Recruiting, resilience, relationships and real momentum at the winter Las Vegas Market
by Lori EllisLAS VEGAS — Despite a massive winter storm that threatened travel across large parts of the country, the winter Las Vegas Market proved once again … - NP Property Development opens newest Ashley Outlet, Ashley Sleep Store in Cambodia
by Home News NowPHNOM 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 … - American Home Furniture Chapter 11 highlights challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business
by Thomas RussellRetailers face ongoing competition, particularly against e-commerce players with fewer expenses including physical stores to run ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition filed … - US Court of International Trade rules in favor of tariff refunds
by Kathryn GreeneThe Trump administration is ordered to refund $130 billion in duties WASHINGTON — In the home furnishings industry, tariffs have always been part of doing … - Urbia Imports relocates High Point showroom to 220 Elm for April market
by Home News NowHIGH POINT — Urbia Imports LLC, the family-owned furnishings wholesaler, will relocate its High Point Market showroom to 220 Elm, Suite 326, debuting the new space at … - Furniture Insights report notes orders up slightly, shipments flat from December 2024
by Thomas RussellFor the full year, there was no significant change in either orders or shipments compared to calendar year 2024 HIGH POINT — New orders for …

