Industry consultant, manufacturing expert Art Raymond dies at age 78
RALEIGH, N.C. — Arthur Garfield “Art” Raymond Jr. died on June 20 following a “courageous and long-fought battle” with Parkinson’s Disease. Raymond was born in …
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Vanguard Furniture promotes Ben Stewart to chief financial officer
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Vanguard Furniture, headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, has promoted Ben Stewart to chief financial officer. Stewart, who has been …
Retailers celebrate our nation’s 250th
To say this July Fourth is just another holiday weekend is a major understatement. Retailers around the country are honoring our Semiquincentennial with major sales …
What Arhaus’ new collection says about consumer design preferences
As consumers move beyond minimalism, The Collected Home from Arhaus embraces heritage-inspired designs BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — After years of minimalism and “beigeification,” consumers are …
Are consignment furniture stores taking market share?
Consumers who appreciate brand names, quality and traditional designs are finding all this and more at very affordable prices in antique marketplaces Editor’s note: This …
New home sales down 6.8% from May 2025
Sales also decline 7.3% from April, while prices remain stable from the same time last year WASHINGTON — New home sales in May trailed activity …
Coaster to sponsor RESACON Las Vegas 2026
Full-line resource also will sponsor ‘Designed with Coaster’ contest SANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — At the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Coaster Fine Furniture is a …
Industry event raises nearly $130,000 for families battling cancer
Annual GMFA/Dean Michael Clarizio Cancer Foundation Golf and Dinner Event supports a common cause HAMBURG, N.J. — The furniture industry came together at the annual …
Decorating Den Interiors names Suzanne Christie Franchise Owner of the Year
EASTON, Md. — Decorating Den Interiors named Suzanne Christie, a 30-year franchise owner from Clearwater, Florida, as its Franchise Owner of the Year, the highest business …
Ten out of 10:00 with Gleb Mytko, senior analyst with The Freedonia Group
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the senior analyst with the industrial marketing/analysis organization about the short- and long-term impacts of the U.S. conflict …
