Q&A: Peter Halunen, DiGio’s new president, sales and marketing, North America
HIGH POINT — In August, DiGio Leather Sofas announced it hired industry veteran Peter Halunen as president, sales and marketing for the North American market. …
Author: Thomas Russell
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.
Remembering Sam Webb
Many in the industry fondly recall the retail buyer for his polite demeanor, not to mention his buying power BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Industry friends and …
Ashley to consolidate North Carolina RTA production
ADVANCE, N.C. — Ashley Furniture Industries said it plans to consolidate its furniture manufacturing operations in Statesville, North Carolina into its Advance facility. Expected to …
Caracole to debut House of Hoppen collection at October High Point Market
HIGH POINT —In partnership with internationally renowned designer Kelly Hoppen, full-line furniture resource Caracole is showing the House of Hoppen collection for the first time …
Parent, consumer safety groups applaud Senate passage of STURDY Act
Stakeholders believe Senate version of bill contains reasonable, yet effective methods to reduce tip-overs of clothing storage units WASHINGTON, D.C. — Concerned parents and child …
Bassett outlines retail strategy heading into 2023
Latest quarterly report illustrates the strength and positioning of company’s retail segment now and in the months ahead BASSETT, Va. — In its latest results …
CIN regional report No. 3 provides further insights into consumer wants and needs
HIGH POINT — With our Consumer Insights Now research, we have seen some common themes emerge in terms of what people are looking to buy …
Luxfort Home brings motion functionality to bedroom
Company incorporates elements of power motion upholstery into a brand new category — power beds HIGH POINT — Power motion furniture manufacturer Luxfort Home is …
Jackson Catnapper reduces surcharges
HICKORY, N.C. — Jackson Catnapper is among the latest companies in the industry to reduce surcharges. In a Sept. 29 letter to dealers, the upholstery …
Wisconsin elected officials seek investigation into Man Wah’s business practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three Congressional representatives have sent letters to federal agencies requesting an investigation into the business practices of motion furniture manufacturer Man Wah. …
