Birobrite opens Ashley Furniture store in Mbombela, South Africa
MBOMBELA, South Africa – On Oct. 12, Birobrite Pty. Ltd. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 1,400-sq.-m. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
David Horvath joins Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances as category manager
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Industry veteran David Horvath has been hired as category manager for the furniture segment at Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances. In …
McKinsey report identifies 9 emerging consumer trends worth watching
Everyone knows how hard it can be to hit a moving target. But considering that today’s consumers no longer fit into traditional buckets, that’s exactly …
Havertys, Ethan Allen earnings calls offer reason for optimism in the year ahead
Companies maintain a strong balance sheet, and each has a strong and loyal following in designer-driven business HIGH POINT — The conference calls of two …
Franchise Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
With court approval, retailer American Freight is expected to shut down immediately, while other brands including Buddy’s Home Furnishings will continue operations as part of …
Big Lots, B. Riley each forge a path forward
If your company begins with the letter “B,” there’s a decent chance it’s been in the news this week. On Tuesday you read about the new …
Home News Now, credit experts discuss evolution and state of consumer financing
At the start of the October High Point Market, Home News Now hosted a panel discussion with several executives on the credit side of the …
Fall High Point Market product highlights
With the vibrant movement of the Quartered Figured Walnut veneers, Alden Home’s Sierra rectangular extension dining table captures a pageant of nature’s design. The gracefully …
CIN offers a deep dive into the economy and its impact on planned furniture purchases
In this video interview, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with HNN research expert Dana French on the latest Consumer Insights Now report highlighting …
September existing home sales fall 3.5% from September 2023
Sales also declined 1% from August as prices continue to rise in all 4 regions of the US WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales declined …
