Chic Republic opens 6th Ashley store in Thailand
PHUKET, Thailand – On Dec. 19, Chic Republic Public Co. Ltd. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 7,707-square-foot showroom located at Chic …
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Home Furnishings Association names 2025 officers, new board members
CARMICHAEL, Calif. – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addition of six new board members. These industry …
Out in the field: A recap of Home News Now’s 2024 travels
One of the best parts of our jobs here at Home News Now is traveling when time allows between deadlines of all sorts, including the …
Personalization emerges as key differentiator in residential furniture sales
I’ve come to see technology as a two-edged sword. One side cuts through waste, redundancies, outdated procedures and policies, and more. And that can be …
November existing home sales rise 6.1% from November 2023
Year-over-year increase is the largest the NAR has reported since June 2021 WASHINGTON — Existing home sales picked up the pace in November, recording their …
Big Lots deal with Nexus Capital falls through
Retail chain could be liquidated as early as Feb. 1 if deal can’t be salvaged or no new buyer emerges WILMINGTON, Del. — Nexus Capital …
November furniture store sales increase .7% from November 2023
Slight gain marks the 3rd consecutive year-over-year increase for the furniture retail segment WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales rose .7% in November, a sign that …
Natuzzi Q3 earnings report highlights challenges, growth opportunities
Company’s store network shows surprising resilience in spite of lingering challenges at retail HIGH POINT — Natuzzi’s latest earnings statement for the first nine months …
A (suggested) 2025 retail road map for success
With 2024 rapidly ending and a new administration in the wings, 2025 is likely to be a pivotal year for the home furnishings sector. President-elect …
RH reveals expansion plans in North America, Europe
Newest stores opening this week include RH Newport Beach and RH Montecito, California NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Luxury lifestyle home furnishings retailer RH unveiled an …
