Furniture Coverage

Furniture companies in a rut as fewer people buy big-ticket items

(CNN) — People aren’t buying furniture like they used to.

By Samantha Delouya, CNN

Recall alert: Bunk beds sold through Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon have slats that can break

Bunk beds are being recalled because the slats that support the beds can break.

Largest home furniture trade show coming to High Point

The High Point Furniture Market is April 22nd through the 26th, and estimates show that over the years it has contributed more than six BILLION dollars to the local economy.

IKEA and other furniture prices are increasing

Furniture is becoming more expensive during the pandemic.

North Carolina's Furniture Hub Is Booming. What Comes Next?

HICKORY, N.C. -- Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, as millions of workers lost their jobs and companies fretted about their economic future, something unexpected happened at Hancock & Moore, a purveyor of custom-upholstered leather couches and chairs in this small North Carolina town.

Jeanna Smialek, New York Times

Consider this before buying white furniture

There are some things you should know if you're planning to purchase white furniture.

Furniture deliveries another victim of COVID-19

After waiting months for furniture with repeated delivery delays, a frustrated Raleigh couple reached out to 5 On Your Side.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Amazon to test requiring drivers to assemble furniture upon delivery

Amazon is potentially creating a slew of new responsibilities for its drivers.

Kimbrell's Furniture closing downtown Raleigh location after 70 years

Kimbrell's Furniture has been open at its Fayetteville Street location for more than 70 years, helping families of many generations purchase items for their homes.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Target: Big furniture sale, 50% off clothes, toys, rugs, home through July 14

Through July 14, Target is offering 50% off select clothing and accessories, patio, toys, beauty and more as well as a big furniture sale with an extra 15% off!

Furniture retailers tell customers it's OK to touch, sit, lie down because they have coronavirus precautions in place

Memorial Day is traditionally a big day for retail shopping, but as stores only reopened two weeks ago ease pandemic-related restrictions were eased, business remains a bit slow as both retailers and customers continue to adjust to the new rules.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Sheriff: Fired employee brought gun to work, asked to speak to manager

A disgruntled former employee with a gun prompted a large police response at a furniture plant on Monday, according to the Person County Sheriff's Office.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Target: 20% off women's & kids' clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories

Target is offering 20% off select women's and kids' clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories this week!

Target: 25% off home & patio and 20% off baby & kids' clothes

Target is offering up to 25% off home & patio (including bedding & bath, home decor, rugs, furniture, patio, garden & more) and 20% off baby & kids' clothes right now!

Target: 30% off swimsuits for whole family, women's clothing & shoes

Target has bathing suits for the whole family, women's clothing, women's shoes and accessories on sale for 30% off through Saturday on their website!

Kids EveryWEAR to hold 'EverythingELSE' sale; opens to public this weekend

Kids Everywear, the massive children's consignment sale that recently moved from Morrisville to Cary Towne Center, will hold a February EverthingELSE Sale starting this weekend, featuring pretty much everything except children's clothing and books.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Once a manufacturing powerhouse, High Point looks to revitalize furniture-heavy downtown

High Point, a city known as the home furnishings capital of the world because of its biannual furniture market, has an evolving master plan to create a new downtown district.

Jane Margolies, New York Times

Furniture distribution center to create 160 jobs in Four Oaks

A South Carolina company that sells furniture, mattresses and home accessories under the Ashley HomeStore brand plans to open a distribution center in Johnston County, creating 161 jobs, officials said Tuesday.

Furniture deaths: Consumer Reports aims to stop tipping dresser accidents

Consumer Reports is pushing for mandatory safety standards for dressers of all sizes and asserting that families need to make sure all furniture is properly anchored to a wall.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Artisan Leaf's 'majestic' surfaces steeped in Wilson's tobacco history

Artisan Leaf products are made with 100 percent natural tobacco leaves that formulate one-of-a-kind designs. Custom fabrications include bar tops, panels, tables and other furnishings and decor.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions