UMA Home Decor names Pat Watson VP of merchandising, design
HIGH POINT — UMA Home Décor has hired industry veteran Pat Watson as vice president of merchandising and design, a new position. Watson comes to …
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Marge Carson announces tariff-related price adjustments
CEO Janet Linly said the moves are necessary to ensure the continued stability and success of the business CHICAGO — Luxury furniture manufacturer Marge Carson, …
AHF Hall of Fame names 2025 Paul Broyhill Future Leaders
HIGH POINT — Five rising stars within the home furnishings industry will be recognized with the prestigious Paul Broyhill Leader Award during a reception on …
Kirk Cameron to provide keynote address at 32nd annual Prayer Breakfast
HIGH POINT — Kirk Cameron, the celebrated actor, author and faith-based speaker, will deliver the keynote message for the annual Furniture Prayer Breakfast during the …
Communications specialist Cathy Steel to retire after 37 years serving gift and home industries
GREENWICH, Conn. — Cathy Steel, a veteran B2B public relations specialist, has announced her retirement effective March 28, wrapping a successful 37-year career in the U.S. …
Queen City Homestore adds 3 former Badcock locations in South Carolina
New stores bring the retailer’s footprint to 16 locations in North and South Carolina AIKEN, S.C. — Queen City Home, which acquired six former Badcock …
Shift happens: To increase traffic at retail we have to market to consumers’ needs
If you listen to or read any current books on retail, the concept of disruption is almost always central to the subject matter. While the …
Utah drops law label requirement
SALT LAKE CITY — Two years after adopting a requirement for law labels to be accessible to consumers purchasing bedding, upholstered furniture and quilted clothing …
Lowe’s reports net income of nearly $7B for fiscal year 2024
Home improvement retailer also reports increase in net income for Q4 exceeding $1B MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reported an increase in …
Home Depot reports increase in Q4, full fiscal year ’24 sales
Company said results exceeded expectations as consumers continued their spending on home improvement projects ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported an increase in …
