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M&A activity rises in the furniture industry

This week’s announcement of HNI’s acquisition of Steelcase is a blockbuster event for the broader furniture industry. This $2.2 billion transaction brings together two of …

Blueport Commerce names Jesse Akre SVP, sales and marketing

Executive brings more than 30 years of sales and business development experience to the new position BOSTON — E-commerce platform Blueport Commerce has named Jesse …

Coral Reefer Band to perform at High Point Market

Touring and recording band for Jimmy Buffett to entertain marketgoers; performance coincides with launch of Margaritaville collection by event sponsor Hooker Furnishings HIGH POINT — …

10 out of 10 with Bill Papettas, president and CEO of Mattress Warehouse

Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the top executive of one of the fastest-growing retailers in the home furnishings and bedding sector. In …

Chairman of Easyhome home furnishings chain in China jumps to his death

Wang Linpeng, also the CEO of the country’s largest home furnishings retailer, was reportedly the subject of an official investigation BEIJING — Multiple news organizations …

CPSC announces recall of 2,700 mattresses sold on Amazon

While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency said recalled units violate mandatory flammability standard for mattresses SEATTLE — The U.S. Consumer Product …

A chat with Hank Cravey of Home Trends & Design

HIGH POINT — Hank Cravey, CEO and co-founder of Home Trends & Design, is a true Renaissance man. Raised in Red Mud, Texas, Cravey, who …

David Snipes joins American Woodcrafters as VP, business development

Exec brings nearly 40 years of experience in wood furniture and wood products to his new role in the industry HIGH POINT — Industry veteran …

Havertys reports 1.3% increase in Q2 sales

Company said this is its first year-over-year increase since its 4th quarter of 2022 ATLANTA — Havertys reported its first year-over-year increase in sales since …