Furniture Mall opens 4th location in former Macy’s
The family-owned retailer transformed the department store into a 1,000-room furniture destination KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Furniture Mall, a Midwest-based, family-owned retailer whose roots date …
Category: Up Close
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Homebuilder sentiment falls slightly in June
This marks the 14th straight month the reading has been below 40, reflecting ongoing concerns over mortgage rates and overall affordability WASHINGTON — The latest …
Bassett Furniture reports fiscal Q2, 1st-half results
Consolidated sales were down .7% for the quarter and down 1.5% for the full 1st half BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a .7% decrease …
Industry consultant, manufacturing expert Art Raymond dies at age 78
RALEIGH, N.C. — Arthur Garfield “Art” Raymond Jr. died on June 20 following a “courageous and long-fought battle” with Parkinson’s Disease. Raymond was born in …
Ten out of 10:00 with Amory Wooden, chief revenue officer at Andmore
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the home furnishings market executive about the importance of the connection between the buyer and seller at …
Marc Katzman dies at age 74
Youth furniture icon brought sophisticated styling to the category, allowing children the opportunity to choose rooms that suited their personalities and design preferences HARRINGTON PARK, …
Old Hickory president charged with 2nd degree murder
Court dispute preceded fatal shooting that left business partner dead NEWTON, N.C. The news last week that Old Hickory Tannery’s Willard Gary Black had been …
Pending home sales rise 4.8% from May 2025
NAR also reports gains in all 4 regions of the country in year-over-year and month-over-month activity WASHINGTON — Pending home sales rose by 4.8% from …
Lily Jack announces shift in Mexico manufacturing operations to US facilities
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Contract and hospitality furniture manufacturer Lily Jack recently announced a shift in its operations that consolidates some of its Mexico manufacturing and shifts …
HPMA accepting applications for 2027 Style Spotters team
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority invites influential and emerging design professionals to apply for the 2027 High Point Market Style Spotters team by …
