VPC Group USA plans to buy former Klaussner subsidiary Prestige Fabricators
Sale would reopen 2 former foam production plants that were closed Aug. 7 when Klaussner also ceased operations ASHEBORO, N.C. — VPC Group USA, a …
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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.
Hooker Furnishings names Curtis Bolick VP, sales and merchandising
Executive to lead merchandising efforts for Bradington-Young, while also driving sales for domestic upholstery segment HICKORY, N.C. — Hooker Furnishings has named Curtis Bolick vice …
Industry veteran Don Essenberg dies at age 68
Executive described as a highly devout Christian who valued his relationships with those he worked with for many years SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — Donald Alan Essenberg, …
Palliser Studio gallery program off to strong start
By late this month there were 43 galleries installed at 31 retail accounts around North America, including in 9 states and 5 Canadian provinces WINNIPEG, …
Hekman Furniture to launch 27-piece Chateaux collection at October market
Case goods showcase clean-lined forms mixed with French Heritage design influences HIGH POINT — Hekman Furniture’s newest collection planned for the fall market cycle features …
Latest CIN research offers insights into work-at-home trends
Some 33% of those surveyed said they work from home 5 days a week, followed by 23% who said 3 to 4 days per week …
August existing home sales fell 15.3% from last year
All 4 regions of the U.S. posted year-over-year declines according to data from the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — August existing home sales fell …
Roland Maddrey joins Digio Leather Sofas as senior VP, sales
HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Roland Maddrey has been named senior vice president of sales at upholstery manufacturer Digio Leather Sofas. He occupies a role …
Louis Shanks closing after nearly 80 years in business
Retailer has been family-owned for its duration, serving as destination for high-end furniture in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio markets AUSTIN, Texas — Luxury …
August housing starts fall 14.8% from last year
YOY building permits also fell 2.7%, while housing completions rose 3.8% from August 2022 WASHINGTON — August housing starts and building permits fell again compared …
