April High Point Market receives mostly positive reviews from industry executives
While traffic was lighter for many, companies came prepared with strong product introductions and strategies aimed at helping drive traffic at retail HIGH POINT — …
Author: Thomas Russell
Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
Shop Houzz tells customers it is ceasing operations
Closing does not impact Houzz platform or its services PALO ALTO, Calif. — E-commerce furniture and decor sales platform Shop Houzz announced to customers that …
Report shows 1.1% decline in pending home sales since March 2025
NAR analysis also shows a 1.5% increase since February, highlighting the importance of sales activity in the spring months WASHINGTON — The National Association of …
Furniture orders, shipments up slightly from February 2025
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report said half of those surveyed reported increases in orders while two-thirds reported increases in shipments HIGH POINT — New orders …
New leadership, ownership group to relaunch Howard Miller brand, product line
Former VP of sales and marketing Jim O’Keefe has been named president of the company, which will focus on wall, mantel, tabletop and floor clocks …
Will tariff refunds reach consumers?
State and local legislation could require this to happen, but the process of repaying the money owed could be extremely challenging for importers and retailers …
A deep dive into Elements International’s Modern Roots
Presentation occupying 4,000 square feet of its High Point showroom helps customers envision how to showcase the ever popular soft contemporary style segment on their …
2 recent reports offer a window into health of the housing market
March housing starts were 10.8% above March 2025, while existing home sales were down 1% from the same period WASHINGTON — Two recent reports offer …
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units sold on walmart.com
While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency said the units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the …
The social scene at High Point Market
HIGH POINT — The market cycle always affords the opportunity to reconnect with many friends and associates in the industry. For that reason, we at …
