Andmore execs discuss market rebranding strategy
LAS VEGAS — Recently, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell spoke with home furnishings market executives about the new Andmore branding announced in June. Formerly …
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.
Will Bed Bath & Beyond bolster or drag down Overstock’s balance sheet?
Online home furnishings resource’s latest results illustrate challenges it’s already facing despite a strong cash position SALT LAKE CITY — Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson said …
Gretchen Keith named president, CEO at Kindel Grand Rapids
The fifth-generation family member of Karges Furniture fills a role held by Rob Burch since the spring of 2014 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Luxury case …
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 …
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 …
