Premarket offers furniture buyers some answers, solutions on tariffs — for now
While many have incorporated price increases into their product mix, the future remains uncertain as more changes could be in store HIGH POINT — In …
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.
People seen at premarket September 2025
Earlier this week, Home News Now spent some time at the Grandover Resort where the premarket sponsors committee hosted retailers and other guests in town …
2 German upholstery brands to share space at 220 Elm at High Point Market
Himolla’s move into W. Schillig space is part of a broader effort to share services for the benefit of US customers HIGH POINT — German …
Housing construction activity falters from August 2024
Despite lingering affordability issues, officials say that Wednesday’s rate cut could soon lead to a boost in overall housing production WASHINGTON — August housing construction …
Furniture store sales rise 5.2% from August 2024
Strong year-over-year sales activity aligns with reports from retailers of a strong August that continued into the Labor Day holiday weekend WASHINGTON — Furniture store …
Innovation Living purchase of Hestbaek expands offerings for High Point Market
The 2 Danish upholstery brands will be showing in Space 300 of 220 Elm HIGH POINT — Danish sofa-bed and occasional chair specialist Innovation Living …
CPSC issues warning to public about defective tip-over restraints
Units made in China by Cranach Hardware and sold on Amazon can fail and break, potentially resulting in furniture tip-overs that pose serious harm to …
Mortgage bankers survey shows housing affordability rose in July
National median mortgage payment fell by $13 from July 2024 and was down by $45 from June WASHINGTON —Housing affordability rose in July, according to …
Premarket unveils aggressive new product introductions
Despite ongoing uncertainty regarding tariffs, suppliers and their customers appear to be taking a business-as-usual approach to the fall market cycle HIGH POINT — Despite …
Fall edition of CIN kicks off with a look at how consumers view the economy
More than 75% of all prospective furniture shoppers view economic conditions as poor or fair, which could impact their decision to buy in the 2nd …
