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Survey offers a glimpse at housing sales growth by state

Survey offers a glimpse at housing sales growth by state

Just over half the states in the study saw an increase in homeownership while others saw a decrease over the past 4 years HIGH POINT …

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AHF Hall of Fame issues last call for nominations for 2025 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute

AHF Hall of Fame issues last call for nominations for 2025 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute

HIGH POINT – The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has issued the final call to nominate future leaders for the 2025 Home Furnishings Leadership …

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David Horvath joins Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances as category manager

David Horvath joins Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances as category manager

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Industry veteran David Horvath has been hired as category manager for the furniture segment at Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances. In …

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Manhattan Comfort recalls 47,750 floating wall theater entertainment centers

Manhattan Comfort recalls 47,750 floating wall theater entertainment centers

DAYTON, N.J. — Furniture resource Manhattan Comfort is recalling about 47,750 floating wall theater entertainment centers and panels that can detach from the wall, causing …

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Arhaus reports declines in Q3 revenue, net income

Arhaus reports declines in Q3 revenue, net income

BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle retailer Arhaus reported a 9.2% drop in revenue for its third quarter ended Sept. 30. The company’s net revenue of …

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Tempur Sealy reports gains in Q3 sales, net income

Tempur Sealy reports gains in Q3 sales, net income

Decrease in North America sales are offset by increase in international sales LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bedding major Tempur Sealy International reported gains in sales and …

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Lee Boone named CEO of HH2 Home, Vogue Home and Hawthorne Home

Lee Boone named CEO of HH2 Home, Vogue Home and Hawthorne Home

Industry veteran will oversee 3 home furnishings brands purchased by Green River Group in the past six months HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Lee Boone …

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Havertys, Ethan Allen earnings calls offer reason for optimism in the year ahead

Havertys, Ethan Allen earnings calls offer reason for optimism in the year ahead

Companies maintain a strong balance sheet, and each has a strong and loyal following in designer-driven business HIGH POINT — The conference calls of two …

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Top 50 unsecured creditors in Franchise Group bankruptcy owed more than $64.5M

Top 50 unsecured creditors in Franchise Group bankruptcy owed more than $64.5M

DELAWARE, Ohio — The Top 50 largest unsecured creditors in Franchise Group’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy are owed more than $64.5 million, according to the initial …

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A lesson in how not to treat a customer

A lesson in how not to treat a customer

This week, I am devoting my column to sandwiches instead of sofas.  While I know that this is a departure for me, by allowing me …

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