Some HNN observations about the April High Point Market
Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell takes some time to reflect on what made this past market a success HIGH POINT — Coming out of any busy market …
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Researchers study human exposure to PFAS chemicals used in performance fabrics
Chemical Insights Research Institute partners with Emory University on research project ATLANTA — Researchers here are attempting to determine human exposure to PFAS chemicals used …
Lexington Home Brands TV ad celebrates joy of coming home
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — It’s been said that the best journeys take you home, and no one believes that more than Phil Haney, president and CEO …
A conversation with Janet Linly, owner of Marge Carson
Manufacturer continues to produce line of upholstery and wood furniture in Mexico for the U.S. market CHICAGO — Since acquiring the Marge Carson brand last …
Breaking News: Tempur Sealy to acquire bedding retailer Mattress Firm for $4 billion
Deal is expected to close in second half of 2024; Mattress Firm would operate as a separate business unit LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bedding giant Tempur …
Miskelly Furniture makes organizational changes
Caleb Miskelly, other former directors are promoted to key positions; Mark Waters returns as vice president of operations PEARL, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture has made …
The challenges and advantages of direct-to-consumer sales
During the recent furniture market, I heard lots of chatter about how the pandemic leveled the playing field — specifically between retailers and suppliers. The …
Wayfair’s latest results show it could be facing long road to profitability
Company still reports a net loss of $355 million despite extensive cost-cutting measures BOSTON, Mass. — Wayfair Inc.’s latest results show that a turnaround to …
CPSC: Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
Federal safety rule for clothing storage units is based on updated ASTM F2057-23 that CPSC staff finds meets the requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — …
Employees are still working from home. What does that mean for commercial real estate – and the industry?
We all know how severely the pandemic impacted the home furnishings sector. Specifically, it decimated the global supply chain, resulted in severe shortages of raw …
