Consumer confidence rises in July
Index increases to its highest level in 2 years WASHINGTON — The Conference Board reported this week that the Consumer Confidence Index rose in July …
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.
Sharpening the saw at Foundry39
Case goods manufacturer says it can further reduce lead times by remaining focused and adapting its product line to the capabilities of its plant GOSHEN, …
Can the student debt crisis be fixed?
Burden of exorbitant college costs hampers young people’s ability to purchase a home and furniture — here are some thoughts on how we can address …
Ethnicraft sees new hq, distribution center supporting growth in North American market
175,000-square-foot building with offices, a showroom and a warehouse/distribution center to be completed next year HIGH POINT — Ethnicraft USA’s new headquarters building here aims …
Decorating Den Interiors names David Haseley director of design
Long-time senior executive team member fills a role formerly held by Carol Bugg, who recently retired EASTON, Md. — Decorating Den Interiors has named David …
Year-over-year existing home sales fell nearly 19% in June
Sales also fell 3.3% from May, reversing a slight uptick in earlier spring activity WASHINGTON — Data released this week from the National Association of …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo gauges industry demand for equipment, supplies
Event featured 90 exhibitors of products ranging from sewing machines and large-scale fabric-cutting machines to decorative hardware and packaging materials HICKORY, N.C. — Despite an …
Live at the 2023 Furniture Manufacturing Expo
This week, Home News Now dropped in at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina July 19-20. …
Bassett Furniture’s latest results show resilience in challenging times
Company owes its success to multifaceted business strategy on the wholesale and retail side of the business BASSETT, Va. — On the surface, Bassett Furniture’s …
Housing starts, building permits drop in June
The number of housing completions rose, with the South ranking as the strongest region of the country WASHINGTON — Privately owned housing starts and permits …
