A conversation with Janet Linly, owner of Marge Carson
Manufacturer continues to produce line of upholstery and wood furniture in Mexico for the U.S. market CHICAGO — Since acquiring the Marge Carson brand last …
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.
Flexsteel conference call further maps out growth initiatives
Company plans to combat slowdown with aggressive, targeted product development, distribution strategy DUBUQUE, Iowa — A review of Flexsteel’s latest earnings call for its third …
Breaking News: Tempur Sealy to acquire bedding retailer Mattress Firm for $4 billion
Deal is expected to close in second half of 2024; Mattress Firm would operate as a separate business unit LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bedding giant Tempur …
Miskelly Furniture makes organizational changes
Caleb Miskelly, other former directors are promoted to key positions; Mark Waters returns as vice president of operations PEARL, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture has made …
Walker Edison recalls 121,000 bunk beds
The slats of units can break while in use, posing an entrapment and fall hazard SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — RTA furniture specialist Walker Edison …
Sourcing expert: Mexico still has advantages for furniture industry
Raine Mahdi, founder of sourcing platform Zipfox, says country’s proximity to US market remains a key advantage SAN DIEGO — Recall how at the height …
Wayfair’s latest results show it could be facing long road to profitability
Company still reports a net loss of $355 million despite extensive cost-cutting measures BOSTON, Mass. — Wayfair Inc.’s latest results show that a turnaround to …
CPSC: Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
Federal safety rule for clothing storage units is based on updated ASTM F2057-23 that CPSC staff finds meets the requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — …
Havertys reports 5.9% decrease in consolidated Q1 sales
Written sales were down 11.7% and written comp-store sales were down 12.7% for the quarter ATLANTA, Ga. — Havertys reported consolidated sales for its first …
Home style preferences mirror some prevalent furniture designs
Final Consumer Insights Now research reveals popular trends in the marketplace HIGH POINT — In the final segment of our latest Consumer Insights Now research, …
