Year-over-year June furniture store sales fall 4.6%
Overall 1.5% increase in retail sales for the month driven by large gains in e-commerce and restaurants and bars WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
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.
Furniture Insights reports offer window into state of industry
Economic data for first several months of 2023 begs the question: Will things get worse before they get better? HIGH POINT — A review of …
1st Design, Art + Science Symposium planned during October High Point Market
Oct 12-14 event includes all-day educational event at Congdon Yards that addresses topics ranging from neuroaesthetics to biophilia HIGH POINT — As part of its …
American Leather reimagines its presence at retail
Shop-in-Shop concept aims to connect with consumers through storytelling, craftsmanship and curation DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather is reimagining its presentation at retail with …
Dave Ogren’s impact in industry was felt by many
Long-time executive who passed away July 6 at age 85 continues to be remembered by many in the industry for his humility and kind, generous …
Furniture of America boosts in-stock position in time for Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture resource Furniture of America has bolstered its in-stock position in time for the summer market here, allowing dealers to receive …
HEB Grocery Co. recalls 1,400 lounge chairs
Backrest and legs can break when a user is seated, posing a fall hazard SAN ANTONIO, Texas — HEB Grocery Co. has recalled about 1,400 …
Case goods resource Legacy Classic Modern adds motion upholstery division
Company names 25-year industry veteran Beth Dixon to run the division as senior VP, upholstery HIGH POINT — Longtime case goods specialist Legacy Classic Modern …
Remembering Dave Ogren
Industry veteran is credited with many accomplishments, including achieving new heights in global sales for U.S. companies CLEARWATER, Fla. — Although mourning his passing here …
Furniture of America expands its mixed container shipping program
Accounts of any size can participate, allowing up to 3 dealers to take 800 cubic feet of product, while benefiting from lower pricing, shared shipping …
