Ethan Allen reopens Danbury Design Center as Interior Design Destination
DANBURY, Conn., April 10, 2023 — Ethan Allen will launch its next reinvention with the grand reopening of the Danbury Connecticut Design Center as an Interior Design …
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IHFRA sets October date for industry gala, names honorees
This week, I am wearing my International Home Furnishings Representatives Association hat so I can give you the scoop on this year’s Furniture Industry Awards …
Havertys enters agreement to purchase Lakeland, Florida, distribution center for $28.2 million
LAKELAND, Fla. — Retailer Haverty Furniture has entered an agreement to purchase a distribution facility here for $28.2 million. In a filing with the U.S. …
New U.S. marketing, sales arms of overseas factories emerge to serve industry retailers
Asian factories also hire key industry veterans to run these new divisions The term U.S. marketing arm is hardly anything new in the furniture industry. …
CIN research takes deep dive into planned sofa, massage chair purchases
Survey shows sofas were the No. 1 product consumers plan to buy in the first half of 2023 This week marks the first deep dive …
YOY new furniture orders fell 25% in January
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report notes 77% of survey participants reported a slowdown compared to last year HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
HFA plans new programs, seminars for April High Point Market
Industry analyst Jerry Epperson to deliver “State of the Industry” address on April 23 High Point, NC (March 31, 2023) – Home Furnishings Association, the leading …
CIN research yields insights into consumer planned purchases in the first half of 2023
Survey shows what categories people plan to buy most and where they plan to make those purchases HIGH POINT — With the publication of our …
February housing construction activity rises from January levels
YOY building permits and housing starts fall from February 2022, while percentage of housing completions rises WASHINGTON — Data recently released from the U.S. Census …
Hooker Furnishings launches new modern lifestyle brand
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings announced this week it is launching a new modern lifestyle furniture brand, called M at the April 2023 High Point …
