Lumber, cabinet tariffs could raise the price of housing
Imports of kitchen cabinets are subject to 25% rate, which rises to 50% Jan. 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — With the recent announcement regarding Section 232 …
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.
It’s a new day for Chromcraft
Company unveiling a revamped showroom and product line that seek to change customer perceptions about the traditional castered dining set specialist HIGH POINT — Chromcraft …
FD Home to launch 7 bedroom groups in New Beginnings line at High Point Market
Sets offer a starting price point in the company’s case goods portfolio, giving retailers more options for their floors amid steep tariffs HIGH POINT — …
Legends Home once again hosting open-mic event at market
HIGH POINT — Full-line furniture resource Legends Home is having its traditional market open-mic event on Saturday, Oct. 25, at its showroom on the third …
Minhas Furniture touts its domestic capabilities
October High Point presentation will feature motion and stationary upholstery made in its North Carolina plants ROBBINS, N.C. — Minhas Furniture said it will have …
MBA report shows homebuyer affordability rose in August
Purchase Applications Payment Index shows a 1.3% decrease from July, meaning consumers could have additional money for things like furniture WASHINGTON — Homebuyer affordability rose …
Lilola Home announces move into new HQ, distribution facility in Ontario, California
Expanded showroom and warehouse facilities will showcase more products while also carrying more inventory ONTARIO, Calif. — Upholstery and wood furniture resource Lilola Home is …
President Trump says US plans to impose 100% tariffs on China-made products
Truth Social post said this is in response to export controls China is imposing effective Nov. 1 on ‘virtually every product’ it manufactures WASHINGTON — …
Consumer Insights Now Week 4 shows how furniture shoppers view the in-store versus online experience
More than 70% of those surveyed prefer to shop in-store versus online, but higher numbers of younger consumers say they prefer the online experience HIGH …
Palmetto Home to debut largest product mix in its 15-year history
Introductions include 5 case goods collections and 3 standalone occasional groups in its Curations by Palmetto Home living room collection HIGH POINT — As it …
