AF Newco principal sues Buddy Mac Holdings
The soap opera of FRG-AF-BHF takes another nasty turn Keeping all of the parties, companies and subsidiaries tied to Franchise Group straight is pretty daunting. …
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Mortage Bankers report shows home affordability rose in September
Association says costs improved for the 4th consecutive month, supported by lower mortgage rates and a growing housing supply WASHINGTON — Data from the Mortgage …
CPSC e-filing update: The countdown to 2026 has begun
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, Matt Howsare, partner and chair of the U.S. Product Safety Practice at Cooley LLP, cautioned furniture …
As The (Legal) World Turns: A litigation update
To those who breathlessly await updates in the Franchise Group-B. Riley-Prophecy Asset Management-American Freight-Buddy’s Home Furnishings-Conn’s-Badcock Home Furnishings-Brian Kahn-Bryant Riley soap opera, a thousand apologies. …
10 out of 10:00 with Michael Lasser, UBS Investment Bank senior research analyst
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the Hardline, Broadline, & Food Retail analyst at UBS Investment Bank. They cover …
10 out of 10 with Andrew Steinhafel, president of Steinhafels
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher talks with the 4th generation company executive about how he rejoined the business 12 years …
AF Newco fires back at Franchise Group in court
Comprehensive countersuit paints a very different picture, cites “extortion“ The new owners of Franchise Group filed suit in bankruptcy court on Sept. 24 against AF Newco, accusing …
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 …
Inside this season’s edition of Consumer Insights Now
In this video, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with research expert Dana French about this season’s edition of Consumer Insights Now. Here, she …
AHFA hosts 2nd annual Furniture Safety Week
Nearly 200 furniture manufacturers, importers, retailers and other industry resources take part in Oct. 6-10 event HIGH POINT, N.C. — The second National Furniture Safety …
