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 …
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Bassett reports continued profitability in Q1, despite 5.1% drop in sales
Wholesale segment of business also reports a boost in operating income representing 16.4% of sales BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a 5.1% drop in …
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 …
Exit from Savannah warehouse aims to create long-term savings for Hooker Furnishings
Despite initial net charges, company expects estimated annual savings of up to $4.5 million starting in FY 2027 MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings expects to …
Ashley opening its newest store in Gurnee, Illinois, April 12
GURNEE, Ill. — Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America, will officially open its newest retail store on Saturday, April 12, in Gurnee, …
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 …
CPSC announces recall of 220 dressers sold on Wayfair.com
Units pose tip-over, entrapment hazard to children if not properly anchored to the wall WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced …
Caracole promotes Jessica Norby to vice president, sales
HIGH POINT — Upholstery and case goods resource Caracole has promoted Jessica Norby to vice president of sales. She has been with the company as …
Home News Now holding High Point Market kickoff party April 23 at Hall of Fame building downtown
Several well-known finance companies have signed on as sponsors of the event HIGH POINT — Home News Now Media Group has partnered with several finance …
