Remembering Buddy Sherrill
HICKORY, N.C. — Industry legend and manufacturing giant Harold Whittemore “Buddy” Sherrill died at his home here on March 24 at age 96. Sherrill was …
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.
CIN research yields insights into consumer planned purchases in the first half of 2023
Survey shows what categories people plan to buy most and where they plan to make those purchases HIGH POINT — With the publication of our …
Hooker Furnishings rebrands Sam Moore product line to HF Custom
Company also names Bradington-Young President Craig Young to the additional role of president of the rebranded line BEDFORD, Virginia — Hooker Furnishings has rebranded the …
Creative Metal & Wood in Thomasville closes after nearly 70 years in business
Company cites extensive challenges during pandemic as reason for its demise THOMASVILLE, N.C. – After nearly 70 years in business, wood furniture and upholstery manufacturer …
Harold Whittemore ‘Buddy’ Sherrill dies at 96
HICKORY, N.C. – Industry legend and manufacturing giant Harold Whittemore “Buddy” Sherrill died at his home here on March 24. He was 96. Sherrill was …
February housing construction activity rises from January levels
YOY building permits and housing starts fall from February 2022, while percentage of housing completions rises WASHINGTON — Data recently released from the U.S. Census …
Premarket offers aggressive product launches in wood and upholstery
Offerings ranged from smaller standalone bedroom and dining sets to larger licensed bedroom collections HIGH POINT — Buyers visiting this week’s premarket here got an …
The scene at premarket
Home News Now spent a few days downtown at premarket earlier this week to get a look at some of the latest product introductions in …
CPSC staff completes review of ASTM F2057-23, says commission could determine it meets requirements of STURDY
WASHINGTON — The staff of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has completed its review of the recently published safety standard for clothing storage …
Existing home sales rose 14.5% in February
YOY sales fell 22.6%, due to double-digit declines in all four regions of the U.S. WASHINGTON — Existing home sales rose 14.5% in February from …
