Court filing cites key factors leading to the demise of Bestar, Bush Furniture
High levels of unsold inventory post-pandemic were a major factor, but so was a $4 million settlement related to a July 2018 Bestar wall bed …
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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.
NAR report addresses rise in home prices
The Northeast saw the largest increase during the 1st quarter followed by the Midwest and South WASHINGTON — A recent report from the National Association of …
Import figures reveal strongest manufacturing areas for key categories
Vietnam remained the top resource for wood furniture and upholstery, while China was the largest resource for metal furniture HIGH POINT — Earlier this spring, …
Export data reveals top categories, markets for US-made furniture
While overall shipments were down, certain markets proved to be fertile sales territory for wood furniture in particular RICHMOND, Va. — The latest furniture export …
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 — …
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 …
