Cindy Hodnett

Executive Editor, Brand Development at BridgeTower Media

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Pain at the port: Shipping slowdown impacting U.S. workers, smaller retailers

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Los Angeles — The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies is impacting local and regional economies along with global trade, according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.
Will digital fatigue drive consumers back into stores, catalogs?

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Chicago — Could we be entering a new era of in-store shopping and print sales tools? According to new research from The Harris Poll and Quad, the answer might be yes.
Will digital fatigue drive consumers back into stores, catalogs?

2 weeks ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

HIGH POINT — Could we be entering a new era of in-store shopping and print sales tools? According to new research from The Harris Poll and Quad, the answer might be yes.
Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act introduced in D.C.

2 weeks ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Washington – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today introduced the Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act, bipartisan legislation to end the “de minimis” exemption, which allows packages valued at less than $800 to be imported to the United States without facing any tariffs or inspection. In a release from Sen.
10% vs. 30%? Tariff rates are key topic in furniture conversations

2 weeks ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

The uncertainty around tariffs continues to be a major talking point in discussions between manufacturers, retailers and designers as the home furnishings industry plans for the remainder of 2025 and beyond. Some manufacturers report that they are working with their internal legal teams to attempt to address the current tariffs while also maintaining ongoing conversations with their dealers to try to work toward solutions amidst the uncertainties that remain.
A look at spring trends

2 weeks ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

HIGH POINT – High Point Market is a home furnishings smorgasbord for trend forecasters, and the spring edition was no exception. From popular palettes in florals and patterns, to technology gone viral in sectionals and sofas boasting surround sound, numerous trends were prevalent along with an abundance of outside-of-the-box innovation. Blended tempsThe reentry of brown in every shade a few seasons ago heralded the return of warm palettes.
New leadership strengthens global presence for Scandinavian furniture manufacturer

2 weeks ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

The latest leadership transition at Hjellegjerde Group/Fjords is part of a multifaceted transformation, one designed to support a family business that has transitioned into an international player in the furniture industry. Founded in 1941 by brothers Otto and Mindor Hjellegjerde, Fjords was originally a small family business that started in the basement of the Hjellegjerde family home.
Bobby Berk tackles confusion about President Trump’s tariffs on Instagram

3 weeks ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Celebrity designer, CEO and author Bobby Berk recently used Instagram to talk with his nearly three million followers about the impact of tariffs, and comments on the post illustrate some of the confusion surrounding the issue. According to Berk, he wanted to help educate his followers about tariffs and how they will impact his business, a departure from his usual content about design and lifestyle, and he was a bit surprised at what happened.
Housing supply, affordability gap remain top of mind for potential homebuyers

3 weeks ago | hometextilestoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Chicago — Households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of all home listings, according to the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com. In the 2025 Housing Affordability & Supply report, NAR officials said that America’s housing affordability gap persists with less than one-fourth of all For Sale home listings economically feasible for potential buyers making $75,000 annually.
Housing supply, affordability gap remain top of mind for potential homebuyers

3 weeks ago | virginiabusiness.com | Cindy Hodnett |Katherine Schulte

Households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of all home listings, according to the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com. In the 2025 Housing Affordability & Supply report released Thursday, NAR officials said that America’s housing affordability gap persists with less than one-fourth of all For Sale home listings economically feasible for potential buyers making $75,000 annually.