Retailer Circle Furniture files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
ACTON, Mass. — Retailer Circle Furniture has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. In …
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Kevin O’Connor to receive 2026 Spirit of Life Lifetime Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES — City of Hope and its International Home Furnishings Industry group have named Kevin O’Connor, a highly respected industry executive and visionary leader, as the 2026 Spirit …
Company president says upholstery resource Olivia + Quinn is ceasing operations
HICKORY, N.C. — The president of upholstery resource Olivia + Quinn said the company is ceasing operations because of a wind down of its parent …
A look at China’s role in the massive changes in US furniture manufacturing
The residential furniture industry has gone through massive changes over the past 40 years as globalization became a mainstay of production, supply chain and consumer …
WithIt presents WOW Awards in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, awarded the 2026 WOW Awards at a gala here on Sunday. …
Jacksonville Furniture Mart names Sarah Cantor president
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sarah Cantor has been named president of retailer Jacksonville Furniture Mart, marking yet another milestone in her more than 30-year career at …
Cary Benson returns as president and CEO of Palliser
Executive assumes a role he held previously from 2010 to 2017 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Upholstery manufacturer Palliser has named industry veteran Cary Benson president and …
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 …
