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 …
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NRF report says furniture store sales fell 1.7% from October 2024
Total retail sales excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations are estimated to be up 5% from same period last year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales …
ITA establishes Textile Hall of Fame
The deadline for nominations for the inaugural edition is Dec. 15 HIGH POINT – The International Textile Alliance has established the Textile Hall of Fame, …
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked …
CPSC e-filing update: The countdown to 2026 has begun
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, Matt Howsare, partner and chair of the U.S. Product Safety Practice at Cooley LLP, cautioned furniture …
Arhaus reports 8% increase in Q3 revenue
Comparable-store sales rise 4.1% resulting from ‘healthy underlying client demand and strong operational execution’ BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — HNN 125 Retailer Arhaus reported an 8% …
Pending home sales fall .9% from September 2024
Year-over-year and monthly activity rises in the Northeast and South, but falls in the Midwest and West WASHINGTON — Pending home sales fell .9% from …
A look back at private equity investments in the furniture industry
The American furniture business was built by families — craftsmen who measured success in legacy, quality and relationships, not quarterly earnings. Over time, private equity …
Magnussen Home names Page Wilson senior VP, strategic accounts
HIGH POINT — Magnussen Home has named industry veteran Page Wilson senior vice president of strategic accounts, a new position. He comes to the company …
Havertys reports 10.4% increase in Q3 sales
Total written business rose 10% and same-store written business rose 8% for the quarter ended Sept. 30 ATLANTA — Havertys Furniture reported a 10.4% increase …
