Consumer confidence rises in December
Buying plans for big-ticket items such as autos, homes and appliances also rose as consumers believe interest rates will stabilize WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about …
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John Anthony Scarsella Jr. dies at age 81
Industry veteran was steadfast in his support of North American furniture manufacturing NAPLES, Fla. — John Anthony Scarsella, Jr., an industry veteran who devoted many …
American HF Hall of Fame Foundation seeks nominations for Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation is seeking nominations for the Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award, given during the April …
Merger of Conn’s/Badcock nets scrutiny from former Louisiana attorney general, law firm
HIGH POINT — Home News Now has learned that Charles C. Foti Jr., former attorney general of Louisiana, and the law firm of Kahn Swick …
2023 was not an easy year for the furniture industry. Will 2024 be any better?
Issues ranging from tip-over regulations to closings and bankruptcies created both challenges and opportunities HIGH POINT — The year 2023 started with one of the …
A holiday visit from St. Wanek
‘Twas the night before the Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Yule/Boxing Day/Christmas festive cycle, when all through the exquisitely decorated, midcentury modern-furnished home, not an interest rate was stirring, not even the …
CIN research shows (low) pricing remains a critical driver of most home furnishings purchases
Survey on buying plans for the second half echoes a familiar theme: Consumers don’t want to pay a lot for their furniture HIGH POINT — …
Flexsteel partners with Arbor Day Foundation to plant 13,000 trees
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries has recently announced its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental …
Bedding Industries of America to debut Embrace Sleep line at January Las Vegas Market
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Bedding Industries of America (BIA) will debut Embrace Sleep, a new line of latex split-head beds, at the upcoming Las Vegas Market …
ISFD extends deadline for 2024 Innovation+Design juried competition entries to midnight Dec. 31
HIGH POINT — The final countdown is on. Now professional designer-makers and students have until 11:59 pm EST on Dec. 31 to enter their projects …
