Revisiting the mystery at the heart of the Franchise Group bankruptcy
You might recall that 15 months ago, we used this space to erect a metaphorical pinboard or “murderwall” like those found in procedural crime dramas. Our quest …
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Consumer Insights Now Week 3 offers glimpse into case goods buying trends
In this latest Consumer Insights Now report, we look at case goods buying plans for the next six months. Sponsored by American First Finance, the …
Fairness? Step away from the Kool Aid
In recent days, I’ve heard a number of my industry colleagues speak in favor of tariffs. Whether it’s in the interest of fairness or of …
Industry veterans speak out about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
HIGH POINT — As President Trump’s “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs were announced Wednesday, home industry veterans found themselves attempting to gauge the impacts of these …
CIN research offers a window into primary bedroom buying trends
Nearly a third of those surveyed said they plan to buy bedroom furniture in the next 6 months HIGH POINT — In our latest Consumer …
Bermex Furniture purchase of Saloom presents opportunities for both brands
Sale is expected to close in the next few weeks, giving Bermex a strong foothold in US manufacturing WINCHENDON, Mass. — When a fire broke …
Smith Leonard: January residential furniture shipments up 4% from January 2024
New orders were down 3% during the same year-over-year period HIGH POINT — January residential furniture shipments rose 4% from January last year and also …
Trump tariffs could hit furniture imports hard
China faces additional 34% tariff, while Vietnam faces 46% rate WASHINGTON — Some of the furniture industry’s largest source countries would be hit with tariffs …
Uttermost celebrating 50 years of business this year
Incremental growth has created new opportunities, including the launch of outdoor furniture at the upcoming High Point Market Editor’s note: for a video interview with …
Products seen at premarket
HIGH POINT — Last week, Home News Now spent a couple of days visiting showrooms throughout downtown High Point during premarket. The visits gave us …
