Ashley names Ruff Thomas VP of sales for stationary upholstery, accessories
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has hired Ruff Thomas as vice president of sales for stationary upholstery and accessories for the East Coast region. He …
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.
Consumer safety groups weigh in on recent clothing storage unit recalls
Safety advocates voice concern that lightweight units featuring fabric drawer construction are being sold online WASHINGTON — Consumer safety advocates have weighed in on the …
After 50 years, Jofran continues to create affordable luxury
Latest High Point Market illustrates how the company’s diverse sourcing platform creates style and value for its customers HIGH POINT — As a longtime industry reporter …
Currey & Co. names Mary Wilson VP, key accounts
ATLANTA — Lighting, furniture and home décor specialist Currey & Co. has named Mary Wilson vice president of key accounts. She began her new role …
Hekman, Howard Miller will long be remembered for their style, quality
Closure represents the ongoing demise of well-known and respected brands in the industry HIGH POINT — News earlier this past summer of the planned closure …
Bozeman, Montana: Home of Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — Arhaus
12,000-square-foot store in Gallatin Crossing is the lifestyle retailer’s first in the state BOZEMAN, Mont. — Gibson Acoustic, Music Villa and now — finally — …
NRF report says furniture store sales fell 1.7% from October 2024
Total retail sales excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations are estimated to be up 5% from same period last year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales …
Dorel Q3 results reflect downsizing of its furniture division
Dorel Home reports 40.7% decline in Q3 revenue, representing an intentional reduction of noncore SKUs MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a 15.7% decline in revenue …
Mortage Bankers report shows home affordability rose in September
Association says costs improved for the 4th consecutive month, supported by lower mortgage rates and a growing housing supply WASHINGTON — Data from the Mortgage …
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked …
