Furniture Classics to raise prices on most China-made products
Company said move is related to recent 20% increase in China tariffs NORFOLK, Va. — Because of recently implemented tariffs, importer Furniture Classics said this …
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Wayfair to add 2nd large-format store in Atlanta next year
BOSTON — Furniture retailer Wayfair Inc. said it is adding its second large-format store in Atlanta next year. Set to open in 2026, the 150,000-square-foot location “will …
Consumer Reports denounces Amazon lawsuit denying legal responsibility for unsafe products sold by 3rd-party sellers on its website
WASHINGTON — Consumer Reports, the nonprofit and nonpartisan research, testing and advocacy organization, has denounced a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in …
Home News Now accepting spring High Point Market product submissions
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the April 26-30 High Point Market until April 16. To submit new or trending products, email Editor …
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 …
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 …
