CPSC stepping up enforcement of recalls, AHFA presenter says
COLFAX, N.C. — At a recent presentation titled Recalls & Enforcement Under the New CPSC, Asha Allam, with Washington-based Cooley LLC, outlined what furniture makers, …
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Century Furniture names John Jokinen VP, upholstery
HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has named industry veteran John Jokinen as vice president of upholstery. In this position, Jokinen will oversee all sales and …
Park Hill Collection names Rosy Wells VP, creative director
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Furniture and décor specialist Park Hill Collection has named Rosy Wells vice president and creative director of the company’s home décor …
Lowe’s reports 1.1% increase in Q2 sales
Company also reports $2.4 billion in net earnings, up slightly from $2.38 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Home Depot reports increases in Q2, 1st-half fiscal 2025 sales
Comparable sales for the 2nd quarter increased 1% and comparable sales in the US increased 1.4% ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a …
10 out of 10 with Jim Tobin, president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of the NAHB on issues ranging from the inconsistent nature of homebuilding activity to the …
This week’s AHFA Regulatory Summit to address key issues
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is presenting its annual Regulatory Summit this week, Aug. 20-21 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical …
CPSC announces recall of 52,100 hybrid mattresses sold on Amazon
The agency also said the Chinese company that sold the products as Elitespace Home has not agreed to recall the mattresses or offer a remedy …
Broad River Retail to open 35th location in Easley, South Carolina, in December
EASLEY, S.C. — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, is expanding in Upstate South Carolina, announcing …
Boston Interiors President Peter Theran named CEO of Home Furnishings Association
HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has named Peter Theran, president of Home News Now 125 retailer Boston Interiors, as its next chief executive …
