Is independent retail doomed?
Some would say that the sector isn’t dying, but instead that it’s evolving First of two parts HIGH POINT — There is a prophecy, often …
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Exclusive CIN research offers a window into home design preferences among high earners
Many stay up on trends by visiting home furnishings retailer and manufacturer websites HIGH POINT — As we continue our discussion into the buying habits …
Hooker reports Q4, full-year earnings for FY 2026
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a decrease in net sales for its fourth quarter and full year ended Feb. 1 while also reporting net …
How Hooker Furnishings’ whole-home strategy is helping retail customers
Edited assortments and collaborative design processes aim to create effortless merchandising MARTINSVILLE, Va. — For Hooker Furnishings, less is more. Ahead of High Point Market, …
Consumer Insights Now Week 4 – High-income consumers reveal their thoughts on home design
In our ongoing Consumer Insights Now research, sponsored by Bread Financial, we asked high earners making more than $150,000 about their home style preferences …
High-income consumers identify what they seek from brick-and-mortar stores
Many of those surveyed say they plan to shop well-known retailers, but these stores need to be prepared to address their wants and needs HIGH …
New Franchise Group agrees to end legal battles
Lawsuit against B. Riley also is dismissed WILMINGTON, Del. – The reorganized debtor Franchise Group and AF Newco agreed to drop their lawsuits, filing a …
Best Home Furnishings sister company makes history with chairs used by astronauts before Artemis II launch
KNU recliners have shown up on broadcasts of astronauts prior to the latest launch around the moon CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The four astronauts may …
Furniture orders flat, while shipments are down 7% from January 2025
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report also noted that new orders rose 1% while shipments were flat from December HIGH POINT — New orders for residential …
Seen at premarket spring 2026
HIGH POINT — At the recently concluded premarket in High Point, Home News Now visited a number of showrooms, many of which were market-ready with …
