Century Furniture names John Jokinen VP, upholstery
HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has named industry veteran John Jokinen as vice president of upholstery. In this position, Jokinen will oversee all sales and …
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Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
Existing home sales rise .8% from July 2024
In addition to posting their 1st year-over-year gain since January, sales also were up 2% from June WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors reported …
Trump administration plans investigation that could create furniture-specific tariffs
Initiative promises to bring furniture manufacturing jobs back to the US WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced a measure that could place further tariffs …
A look at some factors driving GigaCloud’s success
Company founder, CEO and Chairman Larry Wu helps explain the company’s business model and why it’s creating demand for its services in the marketplace EL …
Park Hill Collection names Rosy Wells VP, creative director
LITTLE 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 sales
Company 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 …
La-Z-Boy reports 1% decline in Q1 revenue
Declines in Joybird segment are offset by gains in retail and wholesale side of the business MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a 1% drop in …
Home Depot reports increases in Q2, 1st-half fiscal 2025 sales
Comparable sales for the 2nd quarter increased 1% and comparable sales in the US increased 1.4% ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a …
Tariffs result in further modified pricing, increased surcharges
Furniture resources communicate changes with dealers as Trump administration policies continue to make imported product more expensive HIGH POINT — As tariffs have been established …
Ken Donham promoted to senior vice president, operations at Hooker Furnishings
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Ken Donham has been promoted to senior vice president of operations at Hooker Furnishings. He has been with the company …
