Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
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Credit association education conference addresses issues impacting home furnishings industry
Speaker topics range from bankruptcies to building trust and meaningful relationships with industry partners RALEIGH, N.C. — Speakers at the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association Fall …
Home Depot reports 2.8% increase in Q3 sales
Home improvement retailer also remains profitable with net earnings totaling $3.6 billion ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a 2.8% increase in sales …
Ten out of 10:00 with Cam Marston, marketplace trend analyst
In this interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with Cam Marston about how retailers should know as much about their customers as they …
Soundstage names Wayne Pezzino EVP, sales
HIGH POINT — Soundstage Immersive Soundbar Seating has hired industry veteran Wayne Pezzino as executive vice president of sales, a new position. The company said …
CPSC announces table and chair recalls
Units can collapse under weight, posing fall and injury hazards WASHINGTON — While much of the government recall attention of late has been on potentially …
Ashley names Ruff Thomas VP of sales for stationary upholstery, accessories
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has hired Ruff Thomas as vice president of sales for stationary upholstery and accessories for the East Coast region. He …
AHFA presents 2025 Distinguished Service Award to longtime industry analyst Ken Smith
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to long-time industry analyst Kenneth D. …
Fiserv report shows furniture store sales were up 4.9% from October 2024
However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture, …
Austin Group names Chelsy Helton chief merchandising officer
Her industry experience will help fuel development and growth in different areas of the business, including its emerging upholstery segment GREENSBORO, N.C. — Case goods …
