Kuka Home names Mary Ballard director of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has hired Mary Ballard as director of merchandising for its North American division, a new position. Ballard has …
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.
Bassett Furniture anticipates operating and net loss for fiscal Q3
Preliminary results released Sept. 6 show net sales were 26% lower than the same period in 2022 BASSETT, Va. — Upholstery and case goods manufacturer …
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Filing occurs just under 2 weeks after the company abruptly ceased its manufacturing and retail operations TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer and retailer Mitchell …
Vaughan-Bassett reenters dining category
Company ramps up 2nd Galax, Virginia, plant to handle production of new line GALAX, Va. — Bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett Furniture said it is reopening a …
Youth bedroom resource My Home Furnishings returns to High Point Market
Company to show in Atrium on Main with a selection of products aimed to fill voids in the marketplace HIGH POINT — My Home Furnishings, …
A closer look at Big Lots, Conn’s Q2 sales
Furniture remains a key category for both retailers. Will it be a drag on these businesses moving forward? HIGH POINT — A look at both …
Labor Day promotions sizzle
Holiday events aim to reinvigorate sales that have slowed significantly during the summer months, positioning retailers for a rebound late in the 3rd quarter and …
Mueller Furniture adds 4th location in Fairview Heights, Illinois
90,000-square-foot building includes a 55,000-square-foot showroom and a distribution center to serve all the company’s locations FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Retailer Mueller Furniture is opening …
Kuka Home names Michael Mallett VP of sales for its National Retail Division
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named Michael Mallett as vice president of sales for its national retail division, a new position. With …
Gamburg’s Furniture to close after 94 years in business in Pennsylvania
Store closing occurs with the retirement of owners Sidney and Joyce Gamburg HATBORO, Penn. — Retailer Gamburg’s Furniture is going out of business after 94 …
