Are you embracing AI solutions? Ikea is
If you are in the home furnishings sector, you know all about Ikea. And whether you see them as a friend or foe, the retailer’s ability …
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Technology that improves our lives and our homes.
IHFRA’s John Pinion on the changing role of the independent sales rep
In this latest edition of The Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews John Pinion, chairman of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association. …
Optimizing the delivery experience for higher customer satisfaction
Customers have come to expect quick and seamless delivery experiences for everyday purchases, and big and bulky purchases shouldn’t be an exception. Unfortunately, many retailers …
Precision Textiles partners with Unifi to use eco-friendly fibers in mattresses
FAIRFIELD, N.J. —As part of its ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, and to help its customers satisfy consumer demand for more eco-friendly mattresses, …
ITC issues cease, desist orders based on evidence of infringement on Purple Innovation patents
LEHI, Utah — The United States International Trade Commission has issued cease and desist orders against four Chinese companies that prohibits them from importing and …
CPSC announces recall of millions of plastic anti-tip kits
31 companies are taking part in the recall along with an industry group called Alliance4Safety, which is providing information to consumers HIGH POINT — The …
Ashley Furniture launches Careers Program to boost employee skills, career advancement
ECRU, Miss. — On Jan. 4, Ashley Furniture Industries LLC celebrated its recently launched Careers Program at the company’s Advanced Manufacturing facility in Ecru, Mississippi. The …
Musings on the promises of AI and what it can do for us humans
We end the calendar year with a bunch of coal in our stockings: bankruptcies, rising loan rates, diminishing demand for discretionary goods, and the specter …
A conversation with Ron Wanek, Ashley Furniture
ARCADIA, Wis. — In this exclusive interview with Home News Now, the chairman and founder of Ashley Furniture talks about Ashley Charitable Foundation’s recent $500,000 …
Twin Star International recalls 14,670 electric fireplaces
Units can overheat, posing fire hazard BOCA RATON, Fla. — Indoor and outdoor furniture resource Twin Star International has recalled 14,670 electric fireplace units because …
