Hometrends owns and operates Ashley Furniture HomeStores in Kearney, Grand Island and North Platte Nebraska. Our Core Purpose is to have an Exceptional Impact on People: our team members, our customers, our partners and our communities. Our Mission is to serve 500,000 families. In 2012, Hometrends LLC. purchased and merged with the former Top Hat Furniture. Since 1952, Hometrends and related companies have served communities in central Nebraska with several product, service and ownership changes over the years.