Mark Cowan joins Hooker Furnishings as VP, sales
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Mark Cowan has been named vice president of sales at Hooker Furnishings. He brings 34 years of experience to the …
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Arhaus delivers record net revenue in 2025
Lifestyle retailer’s performance illustrates the power of its showroom growth and presentation BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — In its latest Q4 and full year 2025 earnings …
Davis Furniture International exec outlines growth strategy in south High Point
The commercial furniture specialist has bought the former Woodmark upholstery plant and is building new offices and a showroom and plant on West Market Center …
Recruiting, resilience, relationships and real momentum at the winter Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS — Despite a massive winter storm that threatened travel across large parts of the country, the winter Las Vegas Market proved once again …
ITA says it plans to move forward with Textile Hall of Fame initiative
Statement comes in response to threat of litigation by the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame over the use of the Hall of Fame moniker …
AHF Hall of Fame considers legal action against ITA for use of Hall of Fame moniker
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is considering legal action against the International Textile Alliance and Interwoven, the trade show it …
CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Soowery 6-drawer dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer …
Jonathan Charles names Garth Robinson president
HIGH POINT — Luxury furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles has promoted Garth Robinson to president. Previously senior vice president of sales, Robinson succeeds founder Jonathan Sowter …
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell …
Why M&A activity is picking up in the furniture industry
After several relatively quiet years, merger and acquisition momentum in the home furnishings industry is clearly rebuilding. Over the past month alone, a series of …
