October housing starts fall 4.2% from last year
Building permits also fell 4.4% from October 2022, while housing completions rose 4.6% over same period WASHINGTON — Residential housing starts in October rose from …
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.
Surya’s purchase of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams seeks to return brand to its roots
Acquisition also will help company expand its presence with interior designers and high-end retailers TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — In purchasing various assets of Mitchell Gold + …
Interwoven showcases new fabrics heading into an uncertain 2024
Although many said show attendance was strong, the actual results will depend on economic conditions in the coming year HIGH POINT — Fabric resources reported …
Seen at the fall Interwoven Textile Fair
HIGH POINT — This week, Home News Now visited a number of fabric manufacturers and importers at the fall edition of Interwoven. There, we saw …
George Bchara steps down as chief financial officer at Conn’s
Timothy Santo has been named interim CFO effective Nov. 17 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — George Bchara, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Conn’s …
Surya acquires Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Surya has acquired the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand and manufacturing operations. The company said it plans to restart the company’s …
Furniture store sales fall 11.8% from October 2022
Sector continues to falter amid competition from other segments including health and beauty stores and restaurants WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell nearly 12% in …
Court sets Dec. 5 deadline to bid for Z Gallerie assets
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has set a noon Dec. 5 deadline to bid on the assets …
Premium product lines help boost Purple Innovation’s quarterly results
Luxury segment helps raise sequential sales during a period of slower industry demand LEHI, Utah — Like most other companies — public or private — …
Older furniture pieces find a new home thanks to consignment sales
Savvy consumers can find great deals on secondhand furniture, other home decor. Does this represent an opportunity for furniture stores? WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A recent …
