Trouble at Kuka Home? Financials and key departures suggest tough sledding
6-month report shows a mixed bag of results and an acutely soft domestic market Kuka Home, aka Jason Furniture (Hangzhou), one of China’s larger upholstered …
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Jonathan Charles ownership realigned as Jonathan Sowter becomes majority owner
Markor Furniture has had a majority stake in the manufacturer since early 2018 HIGH POINT — Jonathan Sowter has regained majority ownership of wood furniture …
Consumer Insights Now Week 5 – Which brands are top of mind for Gen Z consumers?
In our final installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we learn that Ashley is the most recognized brand for consumers ages 18-29, followed by Ikea, Wayfair, La-Z-Boy and Amazon. Other brands including Bob’s, Pottery Barn, Rooms to Go, Lowe’s also rank in the top 10. We also learn that sustainability ranks lower in buying decisions for this age group than factors such as financing options, design, ease of assembly/maintenance and low prices. For this and more, scroll through the slides below.
CIN Week 4 explores the lure of Amazon among Gen Z consumers
The 18-29 age group likes the platform’s low prices and affordability, convenience and ease of shopping along with a wide selection and quick delivery HIGH …
Rental units are an important part of the housing market, particularly for young consumers
Continued development of properties with 5 or more units calls for smaller-scale furniture WASHINGTON — When reporting about housing growth, the headlines generally focus on …
Haynes Furniture, The Dump to close all remaining locations
The company said it is closing its 2 remaining Dump stores in Virginia, plus 4 other Haynes locations in Newport News, Virginia Beach and Richmond …
Sherrill custom case goods program drives demand for domestic wood manufacturing
The success of this initiative in bedroom led the company to develop 2 follow-up initiatives, Custom Cabinets by Design in fall 2025 and Bars & …
What’s next for AI in furniture? Intiaro has an idea
HIGH POINT — Intiaro, a visual commerce and technology platform for the furnishings industry, launched a new feature this week: AI CPQ, a configure, price …
Smith Leonard: Furniture orders, shipments up from July 2025
Orders and shipments also rise from June, albeit at a slower pace than the increases from last year HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments for …
Consumer Insights Now Week 4 – What to know about where and when Gen Z consumers shop for furniture
In our fourth installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we learn that Amazon is the preferred online resource for those in the 18-29 age group. Nearly 38% of those surveyed purchased a sofa on the platform compared with 32% shopping for primary bedroom furniture and 26% for a mattress. Citing convenience, selection and affordability, they also said Amazon is a retailer they trust. We also learn what triggers their desire to trade up and where they shop when looking for higher quality and more expensive furniture. For this and more, scroll through the slides below.
