- AHF Hall of Fame Foundation names 4 new members to Hall of Fameby Home News NowHIGH POINT — Four influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 during the High Point …
- LendPro, Storis announce strategic partnership on NextGen financing for home furnishings retailersby Home News NowCHARTLOTTESVILLE, Va. — LendPro 2.0, the rapidly evolving consumer finance platform, and Storis, the retail industry’s leading Unified Commerce Solution for home furnishings and appliance …
- How to escape Trump tariffs? How about AI and 3D printing?by Brian CarrollST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When I heard about a micro-factory in St. Petersburg, Florida, deploying AI-powered 3D printing to make furniture, I knew I needed …
- The scene at Interwoven May 2025by Thomas RussellHIGH POINT — This past week, Home News Now spent a couple of days downtown visiting a number of showrooms open for this season’s edition …
- April existing home sales decline 2% from a year agoby Thomas RussellDespite decrease, home prices rise 1.8% to $414,000, an all-time high for the month of April, according to the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — April …
- CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units that pose tip-over, entrapment hazardby Thomas RussellThese include 1,293 Rolanstar dressers sold on Amazon and 170 dressers sold on Wayfair WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission last week announced …
- 10 big ideas for the furniture industry from ISCS 2025 convention in Las Vegasby Ben HavertyLAS VEGAS — The International Council of Shopping Centers held its 2025 convention in Las Vegas last week. An estimated 25,000 retail industry professionals gathered …
- Drew Sweeney joins Hooker Furnishings as VP sales, domestic upholsteryby Thomas RussellMARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Drew Sweeney has joined Hooker Furnishings as vice president of sales, domestic upholstery. He started the role around the April …
- Executive Administrative Assistant, Manufacturing, Ashley Furnitureby Home News NowJob Title: Executive Administrative Assistant, Manufacturing Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Advance, North Carolina Description The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide executive support to the department executive within …
- Account Executive, National Business Furnitureby Home News NowJob Title: Account Executive Company: National Business Furniture Location: Remote Description: The person in this role will formulate a strategic territory plan with both long …
- Sales Associate, Palm Beach Patio Furniture LLCby Home News NowJob Title: Sales Associate Company: Palm Beach Patio Furniture LLC Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Description: This is a part-time on-site role for a Sales …
- Cozzia USA honors top performers with Sales Professional of the Year and President’s awardsby Home News NowHIGH POINT – Cozzia USA, a global innovator in robotic massage chairs and wellness technology, honored its outstanding sales team members during the April High …
- Home News Now 125 Furniture & Bedding Retailers 2024 (Nos. 76-100)by Home News NowResearch Sponsored By: Welcome to the second of five installments in our fourth annual ranking of the Home News Now 125 Furniture and Bedding Retailers. The 125 listing is based on estimated 2024 furniture …
- Memorial Day sales offer consumers compelling deals, valuesby Thomas RussellAs our communities commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces this holiday weekend, furniture stores around the country are honoring those heroes as well …
- Tariffs create heightened sense of competition at Interwoven fabric showby Thomas RussellSupply chain diversity, domestic sourcing capabilities drew interest from those manufacturers and retailers seeking high value fabrics for their upholstery lines HIGH POINT — Unknowns …
- Judge considering Franchise Group settlement for approvalby Brian CarrollOne last obstacle: Former CEO Brian Kahn’s objection Tuesday’s much-awaited Franchise Group bankruptcy hearing centered on a last-minute objection from former FRG CEO Brian Kahn …
- Polish manufacturer Krysiak Furniture pleased with High Point Marketby Ray AllegrezzaHIGH POINT — Krysiak, a leading Polish manufacturer of design-driven case goods, left the recent High Point Market with new customers, new opportunities and a …
- Hooker Furnishings names Adam Tilley president of Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence Furnitureby Thomas RussellMARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings has appointed Adam Tilley as president of case goods divisions Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture. He fills a role recently …
- Lowe’s reports slight decline in Q1 salesby Thomas RussellHome improvement retailer also reports $1.6 billion in net income compared with $1.8 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer …
- Longtime Pulaski Furniture executive Page Wilson steps downby Thomas RussellThe exec started with the case goods resource in customer service in 1989 and has been president for more than 16 years HIGH POINT — …
- Lowe’s unveils 10M square feet of impact promise to communities around the USby Home News NowMOORESVILLE, N.C. — For more than 100 years, Lowe’s has been committed to strengthening communities by helping neighbors in need repair their homes, responding during the …
- Home Depot reports 9.4% increase in Q1 salesby Thomas RussellOverall same-store sales rose .3% during same quarterly period ended May 4 ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported $39.9 billion in sales for …
- Franchise Group bankruptcy decision expected todayby Brian CarrollToday is the big day for the Franchise Group bankruptcy, with a hearing on the ninth and perhaps final amended restructuring plan scheduled to begin …
- Woodbridge Furniture nearly doubles its production, distribution footprintby Thomas RussellRecently completed project increases its custom capabilities and also sharpens lead times on wood furniture and upholstery THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Accent and occasional seating and …
- CIN research shows new homeowners want design assistance in furnishing their new surroundingsby Thomas RussellAccess to designer-specific financing also would encourage consumers to buy more expensive furniture HIGH POINT — In the fifth and final installment of Consumer Insights …
- Logistics expert explains exemptions on reciprocal tariffsby Sam McClureCHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the IEEPA/reciprocal tariffs were implemented, an exception was granted to goods that were laden on a vessel prior to April 5 …
- Kravet partners with Stanton on licensed carpet collectionby Home News NowWOODBURY, N.Y. — Stanton, a premier designer and supplier of high-end luxury flooring, announced it is partnering with luxury furniture resource Kravet on an exclusive …
- Home News Now 125 Furniture & Bedding Retailers 2024 (Nos. 101-125)by Home News NowResearch Sponsored By: Welcome to the first of five installments in our fourth annual ranking of the Home News Now 125 Furniture and Bedding Retailers. The 125 listing is based on estimated 2024 furniture …
- Housing construction activity falters in Aprilby Thomas RussellBuilding permits, housing starts and completions are all down from April 2024 while housing starts rise 1.6% from March WASHINGTON — April residential housing construction …
- Longtime AFMA government affairs executive Joseph Gregory Gerard dies at age 85by Home News NowLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Joseph Gregory Gerard, a longtime government affairs executive with the former American Furniture Manufacturers Association, died April 29. He was 85. …