John Hart named CEO at Arteriors
Exec brings more than 30 years of management experience to his new position DALLAS — Lighting, furniture, wall décor and accessories resource Arteriors has named …
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.
Twin Star Home acquires outdoor furniture resource Grand Basket
Deal marks the company’s 3rd acquisition of an outdoor furniture resource since January 2020 BOCA RATON, Fla. — Indoor and outdoor furniture resource Twin Star …
New furniture orders rise 12% in October
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights survey also cites 13% decline in October shipments during same year-over-year period HIGH POINT — New furniture orders rose 12% in …
Arhaus opens newest store in Newport Beach, California
Opening of 16,000-square-foot location follows 2 other new stores in California in December; the state now has highest number of Arhaus locations outside Ohio and …
TJX recalls 29,000 foldable wood chairs because of fall hazard
Chair frame can break or collapse when a consumer is seated, which has resulted in 6 minor injuries WASHINGTON — Retailer TJX has recalled about …
Utah digital law label requirements take effect Jan. 1
State labeling rules ensuring the sale of hygienic products now also apply to products sold online SALT LAKE CITY — New law label requirements for …
Doug Rozenboom named CEO of Worthen Furniture
Executive is also an equity partner and board member at the manufacturer of iron beds and other furniture RICHMOND, Va. — Industry veteran Doug Rozenboom …
Consumer confidence rises in December
Buying plans for big-ticket items such as autos, homes and appliances also rose as consumers believe interest rates will stabilize WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about …
2023 was not an easy year for the furniture industry. Will 2024 be any better?
Issues ranging from tip-over regulations to closings and bankruptcies created both challenges and opportunities HIGH POINT — The year 2023 started with one of the …
CIN research shows (low) pricing remains a critical driver of most home furnishings purchases
Survey on buying plans for the second half echoes a familiar theme: Consumers don’t want to pay a lot for their furniture HIGH POINT — …
