Lessons in longevity from 150-year-old retailer, Hermann’s Furniture
5th-generation owner Jennifer Hermann reflects on her family’s legacy BRENHAM, Texas It isn’t often that a furniture store reaches the milestone of 150 years in …
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Furniture Manufacturing Expo to be held in Charlotte this week
Show continues to focus on the supply side of the industry with manufcturing equipment, components, packaging materials and more CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This year’s Furniture …
Memorial Day sales results are mixed
Shaky consumer confidence, the Iran War and high gas prices are top of mind for retailers Memorial Day weekend, one of the furnishing industry’s most …
New home sales decline 11.3% from April 2025
Sales also declined 6.4% from March, suggesting consumers are unwilling to move into new construction that is costing more than it did a year ago …
NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index shows continued housing affordability challenges
Data shows that many are spending more on a mortgage payment than the recommended 28% or less of one’s income WASHINGTON — Housing affordability remains …
Priba Furniture and Interiors to close its doors after more than 54 years in business
President Scott Knox said that the family-owned business decided to cease operations following the passing of his father Bob Knox in March GREENSBORO, N.C. — …
Lessons from the frontier: Where AI might be taking us
A few thoughts on the 1st semester teaching a college course on AI MOUNT BERRY, Ga. — The best days for educators are those when …
Seen at Interwoven spring 2026
Last week, Home News Now and sister publication Casual News Now attended the semiannual Interwoven show in High Point. While there, they visited many fabric …
Johnston Casuals springs to life under new ownership
Sam Raksin and Yossi Majer purchased the company from Joe Johnston earlier this year NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — When Sam Raksin and Yossi Majer purchased …
Memorial Day sales offer consumers major values
This weekend marks the return of one of the most important holiday sales periods of the year, with sales often starting a week or two …
