Vietnam manufacturers face challenges, opportunities in today’s economy
Furniture producers adapt to business conditions in the US market HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Furniture producers here are adapting to new levels of …
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.
Vietnam manufacturers offer economic outlook
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Before the April High Point Market, Home News Now interviewed several furniture manufacturing executives in Vietnam about the state …
Hooker Furnishings reports declines in fiscal 2024 Q1 sales, earnings
Company remains profitable in most segments, narrows operating loss in Home Meridian division MARTINSVILLE, Va. — A slow retail environment combined with its recent exit …
Richloom names Jennifer Davis to Southeast sales role
NEW YORK — Fabric manufacturer Richloom has named Jennifer Davis as upholstery sales representative for the Southeast. Replacing a former long-time rep that covered the …
Eichholtz plans to expand retail footprint
1st US store opening in Miami foreshadows luxury furniture resource adding more stores in major metro markets MIAMI — Eichholtz’s opening of its first U.S. …
Porter Designs expands leather upholstery mix
New leather sofas, chairs and sectionals diversify the offerings within its line PORTLAND, Ore. — Upholstery and case goods resource Porter Designs has more than …
Industry veteran Ed Borowsky writes crime novel
Basis of ‘It’s a Good Day to Liquidate’ leans on his decades of experience in the furniture retail and liquidation business DELAND, Fla. — Longtime …
HPxD Design Day at Phillips Collection addresses ways to help families with special-needs children
HIGH POINT — On Wednesday June 7, HPxD’s Design Day is hosting an event that will educate the design community about the city becoming the …
Appeals court rules in favor of Jason Scott Collection in copyright, trade dress infringement case
3-judge panel agrees with district court’s decision to award more than $150,000 to manufacturer whose designs were copied and sold to Texas retailers PHOENIX, Ariz. …
Conn’s, Big Lots results show related, yet unique challenges in furniture segment
Both retailers had declines in revenues and net income during their first fiscal quarter. The economy and other factors will determine how they each change …
