- William Louis ‘Bill’ Bradley dies at age 60by Home News NowDALLASTOWN, Pennsylvania — Longtime retail buyer William Louis “Bill” Bradley, of Dallastown, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 6, …
- Furniture First recognizes 3 retiring board membersby Home News NowWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. In a General Membership Meeting prior to the kick-off of its annual symposium, Furniture First recognized the contributions of three retailers …
- Flexsteel takes consumer-centric approach to developing retail solutionsby Home News NowDUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries recognizes the challenges facing many retailers and is accelerating efforts to drive traffic and convert sales. The company continues to …
- AHFA awards $67K in educational grants for 2025by Home News NowHIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $67,000 in educational grants for 2025. The funds target continued support for …
- Dallas Market Center announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarshipby Home News NowDALLAS — Dallas Market Center is proud to announce the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University …
- Bellini Modern Living expands ceramic dining collection with 3 new customizable designsby Home News NowRICHMOND HILL, Canada – Bellini Modern Living, a leader in Italian-made modern furniture, has expanded its popular Italian ceramic dining collection with three new, fully …
- President Trump announces trade deal with Chinaby Ray AllegrezzaWASHINGTON — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a new trade deal with China whereby all Chinese imports will now …
- Linon expands its upholstery footprintby Thomas RussellCompany recently bolstered its line with the Kyvos brand launched at the April High Point Market HIGH POINT — With the launch of its newest …
- Report says reshoring gains momentum, but not in furniture industryby Thomas RussellIndustry jobs created in 2024 represent less than 1% of the total 244,940 created through reshoring and foreign direct investment WASHINGTON — Reshoring continues to …
- Seen at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025by Thomas RussellHICKORY, N.C. — Home furnishings industry suppliers from around the country gathered here this week to showcase their latest products, materials and services aimed at …
- Being willing to challenge the norm can lead to better decisionsby Eric EasterGreat decisions, innovation and creativity determine the lion’s share of our success. Understanding how to nurture each in ourselves and our organization is a trait shared …
- Service Technologies names Vincent Mendez director, business developmentby Home News NowWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Service Technologies Inc, creators of Service Hub, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to enhancing service management, customer satisfaction and the overall …
- 1915 South opens new Ashley store in Yulee, Floridaby Home News NowYULEE, Fla. — On June 5, 1915 South opened its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 30,000 square foot facility is located at …
- City of Hope West Coast tournament raises nearly $900Kby Home News NowLOS ANGELES — The home furnishings industry came together once again in support of City of Hope during the 33rd annual West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament, held June 9 in …
- Hooker Furnishings to cut costs by $25M this fiscal yearby Thomas RussellMove aims to enhance profitability, operational efficiency and long-term shareholder value MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings announced a plan to cut costs by $25 million …
- Taylor King partners with Intiaro on advanced 3D visualizer and configuratorby Home News NowGREENSBORO, N.C. – Custom upholstery manufacturer Taylor King has launched a robust 3D product visualizer and configurator, developed in close collaboration with industry leading 3D/AR technology provider Intiaro. The …
- Ashley expansion continues with new west Florida distribution center, Las Vegas storeby Brian CarrollLAKELAND, Fla. — With 75 stores to serve in Florida, Ashley Furniture has acquired a 705,000-square-foot facility in Lakeland, Florida, between Tampa and Orlando, according …
- Steel, aluminum tariffs likely will impact domestic furniture industryby Thomas RussellUpholstery manufacturers and some metal furniture producers are keeping an eye on global sourcing to maintain pricing and quality WASHINGTON — The recent doubling of …
- Tariffs continue to create high levels of uncertainty for the industryby Thomas RussellConversations with sources show just how disruptive the issue has been HIGH POINT — Conversations before, during and after the April High Point Market offered …
- 10 out of 10 with Lance Keziah, president and CEO of Cryptonby Mark SchumacherHome News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of Crypton, which manufactures performance fabrics for the residential and commercial furniture sectors. Keziah talks …
- Riverside Furniture names Blair Barham director, product development bedroom and diningby Thomas RussellHIGH POINT — Industry product design professional Blair Barham has been named director of product development for bedroom and dining at case goods specialist Riverside …
- Sean Slack promoted to director, product development at Deco Marchéby Thomas RussellERLANGER, Ky. — Industry veteran Sean Slack has been promoted to director of product development at home furnishings resource Deco Marché. Slack, who has more …
- Service Technologies partners with eRetail Systems to transform retail post-sale operationsby Home News NowWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Service Technologies, a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, today announced an exciting new partnership with eRetail Systems, an …
- JP&A Holdings opens new Ashley store in Decatur, Texasby Home News NowDECATUR, Texas – On June 4, JP&A Holdings, LLC (JP&A Holdings) unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The …
- Home News Now 125 Furniture & Bedding Retailers 2024 (Nos. 26-50)by Home News NowResearch Sponsored By: Welcome to the fourth 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 …
- Gold Bond adds former Levitz Furniture president Ed Gilligan to sale leadership teamby Home News NowHARTFORD, Connecticut – Leading independent producer Gold Bond Mattress is expanding its market penetration in the Midwest with the addition of Ed Gilligan, the former president of Levitz …
- Furniture Manufacturing Expo returning to Hickory, North Carolina, June 11-12by Thomas RussellEvent will highlight products and services from more than 100 exhibitors HICKORY, N.C. — The Furniture Manufacturing Expo is returning to the Hickory Metro Convention …
- More tariff-related price increases on the wayby Thomas RussellLetters to customers indicate that companies have done what they can to avoid increases and surcharges until now HIGH POINT — More tariff-related price increases …
- New Spring Air website seeks to drive retailer traffic, grow revenues for licenseesby Home News NowWOBURN, Mass. – Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has powered up SpringAir.com as a high-powered marketing machine that highlights its most popular collections and …
- Home News Now accepting summer Las Vegas Market product submissionsby Home News NowHome News Now is accepting product submissions for the upcoming summer Las Vegas Market, taking place July 27-31. To submit new or trending products, email …