- Tariffs are painful, but like it or not, they’re workingby Tom LiddellIt’s understandable that many in our industry are feeling uneasy about the latest tariff measures. Change of this magnitude never comes without disruption. But the …
- Industry veteran Adam Paxton dies at age 53by Home News NowEditor’s Note: Home News Now is reprinting Adam Paxton’s obituary from the website of Pegues Funeral Directors TUPELO, Miss. — Albert Adam Paxton “Adam,” 53, …
- Massey’s Furniture Barn opens new Ashley showroom in Watertown, New Yorkby Home News NowWATERTOWN, N.Y. — On Aug. 16, Massey’s Furniture Barn unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 27,000-square-foot facility at 21182 Salmon …
- CPSC stepping up enforcement of recalls, AHFA presenter saysby Ray AllegrezzaCOLFAX, N.C. — At a recent presentation titled Recalls & Enforcement Under the New CPSC, Asha Allam, with Washington-based Cooley LLC, outlined what furniture makers, …
- Century Furniture names John Jokinen VP, upholsteryby Thomas RussellHICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has named industry veteran John Jokinen as vice president of upholstery. In this position, Jokinen will oversee all sales and …
- Park Hill Collection names Rosy Wells VP, creative directorby Thomas RussellLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Furniture and décor specialist Park Hill Collection has named Rosy Wells vice president and creative director of the company’s home décor …
- Lowe’s reports 1.1% increase in Q2 salesby Thomas RussellCompany also reports $2.4 billion in net earnings, up slightly from $2.38 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
- Home Depot reports increases in Q2, 1st-half fiscal 2025 salesby Thomas RussellComparable sales for the 2nd quarter increased 1% and comparable sales in the US increased 1.4% ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a …
- 10 out of 10 with Jim Tobin, president and CEO of the National Association of Home Buildersby Mark SchumacherHome News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of the NAHB on issues ranging from the inconsistent nature of homebuilding activity to the …
- This week’s AHFA Regulatory Summit to address key issuesby Home News NowHIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is presenting its annual Regulatory Summit this week, Aug. 20-21 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical …
- CPSC announces recall of 52,100 hybrid mattresses sold on Amazonby Thomas RussellThe agency also said the Chinese company that sold the products as Elitespace Home has not agreed to recall the mattresses or offer a remedy …
- Broad River Retail to open 35th location in Easley, South Carolina, in Decemberby Home News NowEASLEY, S.C. — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, is expanding in Upstate South Carolina, announcing …
- Boston Interiors President Peter Theran named CEO of Home Furnishings Associationby Thomas RussellHIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has named Peter Theran, president of Home News Now 125 retailer Boston Interiors, as its next chief executive …
- Bassett Furniture names Haynes King VP, dedicated retail and trade salesby Thomas RussellIn this new position, King will help the company appeal to retailers and designers alike seeking options available through its custom upholstery and wood furniture …
- Premarket group announces sponsors for Sept. 14-16 eventby Home News NowList of 13 participants includes 4 returning companies and 1 new sponsor, Palliser Furniture HIGH POINT — The Premarket Sponsors Group announced the return of …
- Documentary of High Point Market planned for late 2026 releaseby Home News NowHIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking are collaborating to produce at least …
- 10 out of 10 with Alex Seaman, co-founder Furniture.comby Mark SchumacherHome News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews Alex Seaman, the co-founder of the digital residential furniture aggregator and soon-to-be marketplace Furniture.com. A graduate of the …
- Bernards adds accent furniture to its expanding lineby Thomas RussellCompany will show more than 100 items in an expanded showroom at the October High Point Market HIGH POINT — Case goods and upholstery resource …
- Matter Brothers Furniture names Steve King SVP, sales and operationsby Thomas RussellKing brings more than 20 years experience to the new position FORT MYERS, Fla. — Retailer Matter Brothers Furniture and Florida Leather Gallery have named …
- M&A activity rises in the furniture industryby Stuart Stump MullensThis 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 …