Storis Trend Guide addresses industry AI applications
Survey shows many retailers believe the technology can achieve marketing efficiencies, reduce costs HIGH POINT — Storis’ latest Trend Guide offers a glimpse into how …
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.
Home Deco Expo completes inaugural show
MIAMI — Home Deco Expo International completed its inaugural run here, attracting an estimated 1,500 buyers to the Feb. 29-March 2 event. Held at the …
Cameron Cook-Sellers joins Hooker Furnishings as VP, brand marketing and communications
The exec brings more than 18 years of experience in creating strategic, multichannel campaigns aimed at fueling brand awareness, revenue growth MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Cameron …
Lifestyle Enterprise hires Kevin Castellani in new role as worldwide associate
Industry exec will work closely with CEO Michael Hsieh to help drive strategic growth initiatives HIGH POINT — Full-line furniture resource Lifestyle Enterprise Inc. has …
December furniture orders up 6% from December 2022
Smith Leonard survey results also show that December shipments fell 14% from December 2022 and were down 17% for the entire year HIGH POINT — …
High Point Styrofoam recycling program kicks into high gear
Effort begun last fall continues this spring with daily downtown pickup of Styrofoam through the April market HIGH POINT — Thanks to a new program …
Lowe’s reports fiscal Q4 sales, earnings
Decline in DIY activity, harsh winter weather led to 16.9% drop in overall Q4 sales, 6.2% decline in comp-store sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A decrease …
Malouf Home names Ethan Pyrah brand manager
LOGAN, Utah — Bedding and furniture specialist Malouf Home has has hired Ethan Pyrah as its new brand manager. He fills a position that was …
Steve Ambeau named president of Palliser brand
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Palliser has named Steve Ambeau president of the Palliser brand. He fills a position previously held by President and CEO Peter Tielmann, …
Consumer confidence falls in February
Plans for big-ticket purchases decline amid ongoing concerns about rising interest rates over the next 12 months WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell in February, reversing …
