HFA selects former CEO Mark Schumacher as lead facilitator, emcee for Top 100 Summit in September
HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has announced that former CEO Mark Schumacher will be the lead facilitator and emcee for its Top 100 …
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Books to take to the beach
The summer months bring with them the promise of uninterrupted reading, preferably at the beach, ideally under an umbrella in a lounge chair with a …
CPSC announces recall of 6,000 clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Agency says the 12-drawer chests pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can injure or kill children WASHINGTON — The United States Product Safety Commission …
May home construction activity declines from May 2024
Housing completions were a bright spot, up 5.4% from April WASHINGTON — Housing construction activity was down again in May compared to a year ago, …
A few initiatives suppliers may consider for pricing in today’s volatile tariff times
Let’s call a spade a spade … or, in this case, a tariff a tariff. To say that President Trump’s seemingly ever-changing tariff mandates have …
10 out of 10 with David Caruso, founder of North Valley Advisors
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews David Caruso, who was with GE Capital/Synchrony for 20 years, then Fortiva/Atlanticus for five years before venturing out …
Furniture First recognizes 3 retiring board members
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. In a General Membership Meeting prior to the kick-off of its annual symposium, Furniture First recognized the contributions of three retailers …
Flexsteel takes consumer-centric approach to developing retail solutions
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries recognizes the challenges facing many retailers and is accelerating efforts to drive traffic and convert sales. The company continues to …
AHFA awards $67K in educational grants for 2025
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $67,000 in educational grants for 2025. The funds target continued support for …
Dallas Market Center announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship
DALLAS — Dallas Market Center is proud to announce the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University …
