- December housing construction activity falters from December 2023
For the full year, housing completions were up 12.4% compared to a year earlier, while the issuing of building permits and housing starts were both … - Holly Lightfoot joins Armen Living as director, product development
VALENCIA, Calif. — Contemporary furniture specialist Armen Living has hired Holly Lightfoot as its new director of product development. Reporting to company President Kevin Kevonian, … - Home furnishings organizations, retailers support wildfire relief efforts
LOS ANGELES — A number of furniture and retail brands have begun efforts to provide support for victims of the wildfires that have ravaged Southern … - Barriers retailers may face in implementing AI and possible solutions to those challenges
In my most recent column, I outlined a variety of ways that furniture retailers could boost their bottom lines with the help of artificial intelligence. … - New Classic Furniture set for 3rd ‘First Look’ private dealer event at California showroom
Jan. 21-24 event offers 6 new bedrooms, 6 new dining sets and several new motion and stationary upholstery groups FONTANA, Calif. — Dealers attending New … - A few observations on Trump’s tariff promises
President-elect Trump has promised to implement a multitude of tariffs once he takes office next week. The inauguration is Monday, Jan. 20 — mere days … - American Leather promotes Carrie Cox to VP of merchandising, brand experience
AUSTIN — Carrie Cox recently has been promoted to vice president of merchandising and brand experience at upholstery manufacturer American Leather. With industry experience dating … - AHFA hires Alex Williams as manager of sustainability, regulatory compliance programs
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has added Alex Williams to its staff as manager of Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Programs, … - December furniture retail sales see a strong rebound
8.4% year-over-year increase is the highest in almost 2 years and the 4th straight month of yearly gains WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had their … - Dixie Furniture & Mattress to close after 79 years
Retailer is holding a going-out-of-business sale at its Charleston and Walterboro stores starting Jan. 16 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dixie Furniture & Mattress prepares for … - Comeaux Furniture, Appliance & Mattress to close its doors after 72 years
President and owner Michael Comeaux plans to retire following the store closing sale METAIRIE, La. — Family-owned and operated for 72 years, Comeaux Furniture, Appliance … - Former Badcock execs form furniture retailer Hometown Furniture
Company is partnering with 11 former Badcock dealers to open Hometown stores in 30 former Badcock locations in 5 states VALDOSTA, Ga. — Former Badcock … - AI can improve many areas for furniture retailers and help boost profits
Here we are with a new year, new challenges and new opportunities staring us directly in our eyes. Last year, at least in my mind, … - Gift for Life partners with markets to assist with Southern California wildfire relief efforts
LOS ANGELES — In response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, Gift for Life is rallying the gift and home industry to support World … - A look at consumer demand for new tip restraints aimed at preventing tip-over incidents
Alliance4Safety issued just over 3,000 units last year to replace recalled tip restraints that are prone to breaking HIGH POINT — In the year since … - CPSC e-filing system seeks to improve process for importers
Companies with a record of filing timely, complete certificates of compliance can achieve a more efficient and quicker flow of goods through customs HIGH POINT … - Richloom names Stephanie Puckett upholstery design director
NEW YORK — Fabric resource Richloom has promoted industry veteran Stephanie Puckett to upholstery design director. She fills a position previously held by Allison Hocker, … - Designer Sales Manager, CosentinoJob Title: Designer Sales Manager Company: Cosentino Location: Richmond, Virginia Description: As a Designer Sales Manager, you will be responsible for establishing Cosentino products as …
- Retail Leadership, Bassett Furniture IndustriesJob Title: Retail Leadership Company: Bassett Furniture Location: Bassett, Virginia Description: Bassett Furniture is seeking energetic, motivated, and experienced retail sales leaders nationally, to join its …
- Customer Service Manager, ChaddockJob Title: Customer Service Manager Company: Chaddock Location: Morganton, North Carolina Description: The customer service manager will lead and develop a team of 6 customer service …
- Fusion Designs to unveil bar stool program at January Las Vegas Market
GOSHEN, Ind. — Fusion Designs, a leader in solid wood, domestically produced case goods, has developed a high-quality solid wood bar stool program that it … - Magniflex launching Essential collection at January Las Vegas Market
PRATO, Italy – Leading Italian bedding manufacturer Magniflex will launch its three-mattress Essential Collection at the winter Las Vegas Market, the first collection born from its new … - Hooker Furnishings launching Collected Living by HF in Las Vegas
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings is set to transform its showroom at the January Las Vegas Market, introducing its newly launched “Collected Living by HF” … - Spring Air extends partnership with long-time UAE licensee
WOBURN, Mass. – Towell Mattress, who has been producing Spring Air products from its base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for customers in all six … - WithIt seeks nominations for 2025 WOW Awards
HIGH POINT – WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, is now accepting nominations for the nonprofit’s annual WOW Awards, a … - RH move into kitchen and bath segment hints at industry opportunities
Other furniture companies that once offered bathroom and kitchen furnishings could also see renewed interest in these categories HIGH POINT — The rollout of the … - The Last Word with Carlos Bosch of Violino
In his latest video interview, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza speaks with the president of Violino North America on a variety of subjects, including … - Polish chair manufacturer Paged seeks growth in US market
Company has largely served North American hospitality sector, but is now looking to expand as a supplier to residential resources HIGH POINT — Paged, a … - MotoMotion USA names Justin Smith executive VP, sales
ARCADIA, Calif. — Motion and stationary upholstery resource MotoMotion USA Corp. has hired Justin Smith as executive vice president of sales, a new position. Smith … - Hooker Furnishings announces transition in CFO leadership
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Paul A. Huckfeldt, Hooker Furnishings’ longtime chief financial officer and senior vice president finance and accounting, will be retiring Feb. 2. Huckfeldt, …
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