Industry consultant, manufacturing expert Art Raymond dies at age 78
RALEIGH, N.C. Arthur Garfield “Art” Raymond, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, following a courageous and long-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Raymond was …
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Marc Katzman dies at age 74
Youth furniture icon brought sophisticated styling to the category, allowing children the opportunity to choose rooms that suited their personalities and design preferences HARRINGTON PARK, …
Old Hickory president charged with 2nd degree murder
Court dispute preceded fatal shooting that left business partner dead NEWTON, N.C. The news last week that Old Hickory Tannery’s Willard Gary Black had been …
Pending home sales rise 4.8% from May 2025
NAR also reports gains in all 4 regions of the country in year-over-year and month-over-month activity WASHINGTON — Pending home sales rose by 4.8% from …
Lily Jack announces shift in Mexico manufacturing operations to US facilities
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Contract and hospitality furniture manufacturer Lily Jack recently announced a shift in its operations that consolidates some of its Mexico manufacturing and shifts …
Julia Harrison named social media manager for News Now Media Group
HIGH POINT — Julia Harrison has been named to the newly created position of social media manager for News Now Media Group and its publications. …
Vaughan-Bassett returning to Las Vegas Market for first time in 15 years
LAS VEGAS — Case goods manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett Furniture is returning to the Las Vegas Market for the first time since August 2011, ending a 15-year …
CPSC announces recall of more than 13,000 clothing storage units sold on Amazon.com
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over, entrapment risk that can harm children WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer …
Cozey opening pop-up location in Chicago
Its new 5,345-square-foot store will open June 18 in city’s Gold Coast neighborhood CHICAGO — Since late 2025, Canadian direct-to-consumer furniture retailer Cozey has been …
Banner House opens new Vietnam office, showroom and design studio
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Banner House, the newly curated portfolio of renowned brands, including Magnussen Home, Pulaski Furniture, Kincaid Furniture and American Drew, has opened a …
