Howard Miller creates value with domestic manufacturing footprint
Company’s legacy of wood production in Michigan approaches the 100-year mark ZEELAND, Mich. — As it approaches its 100-year mark, Howard Miller has maintained its …
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.
Howard Miller execs share insights into company’s success as domestic producer
ZEELAND, Mich. — In late June, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell visited the manufacturing facilities of Howard Miller and sister company Hekman Furniture. In …
Inside Howard Miller’s Michigan manufacturing facilities
ZEELAND, Mich. — Earlier this summer, Home News Now had the opportunity to visit Howard Miller’s 300,000-square-foot plant here in western Michigan, an area once …
Survey: June furniture orders rose 23% from last year
Backlogs also continue to come down, falling in line with current business conditions HIGH POINT — New furniture orders reported by manufacturers and distributors rose …
Martin Furniture doubles showroom presence at High Point Market
HIGH POINT – Case goods manufacturer Martin Furniture is doubling its showroom presence here during the October High Point Market by occupying additional space across …
Consumer confidence drops in August
Lower index erases gains seen in June and July as consumers deal with higher gas prices and interest rates WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell in …
Sarreid Ltd. puts a personal touch back into the business
Sarreid Touch program aims to connect with customers in a way that lets them know the company cares WILSON, N.C. — Let’s face it. Many …
Flexsteel conference call highlights bright spots, opportunities ahead
Company is making headway from previous quarters despite ongoing challenges in the marketplace DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel’s latest quarterly results released last week show a …
Ruby Home research reveals popular design trends based on Instagram searches
Farmhouse styling was the most popular style category, followed by neutral designs, shabby chic and terrazzo HIGH POINT — Luxury real estate firm Ruby Home …
CPSC urges consumers to stop using certain Classic Brands gel memory foam mattresses
Because the company is going out of business, the CPSC said it is unable to conduct a recall of the products WASHINGTON — The U.S. …
