Ten out of 10:00 with furniture retail expert Manny Sciberras
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the retail executive who spent 13 years with Art Van, then had a …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
New and existing home sales data is good news for the furniture industry
Both segments show growth, although pricing appears more competitive in new construction as builders offer incentives to move product WASHINGTON — The latest figures in …
E-commerce sales remain strong through 3rd quarter
Strength in segment creates challenges, opportunities for retailers in the year ahead and beyond WASHINGTON — E-commerce sales rose in the third quarter compared to …
HPMA names new leaders, members of its Diversity Advocacy Alliance committee
Ben Johnston named chair and Victoria Sanchez named vice chair HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority announces 2026 updates to the Diversity Advocacy Alliance …
How tariffs on furniture are reshaping global supply chains and how manufacturers can build resilience
WASHINGTON — The global furniture industry has long depended on a complex network of international suppliers, materials and logistics providers. But new U.S. tariffs on …
AICO promotes Jerry Robles to VP, visual showroom design and display
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO has promoted Jerry Robles to vice president of visual showroom design and display, a new position. The …
GigaCloud names 2 industry veterans to sales leadership positions
EL MONTE, Calif. — GigaCloud Technology has named industry veterans — Michael Pitman and Scott Hill — as vice presidents of sales, effective immediately. The …
Ten out of 10:00 with Peter Theran, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the top exec of the furniture retail association about the biggest issues impacting …
Sensational Sofas & Interiors going out of business after 37 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sensational Sofas & Interiors will close permanently after providing Memphis and surrounding communities with high-quality home furnishings for 37 years. The final …
Mark Price named president, chief revenue officer at Level Up Home
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Level Up Home, which reintroduced the Simmons upholstery brand this past spring, has named industry veteran Mark Price president and chief revenue …
