Retailers reflect on Labor Day sales activity
Despite a relatively strong holiday weekend, many are keeping their eye on other economic indicators, namely interest rates and existing home sales HIGH POINT — …
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.
CIN research shows younger consumers will make 7 of 10 furniture purchases in 2nd half
Sofas and sectionals top their buying lists, followed by decorative accessories, area rugs and mattresses for the primary bedroom HIGH POINT — Suppliers and retailers …
Hooker Furnishings reports declines in Q2 sales, earnings
Results highlight softened demand in the industry and company’s exits from unprofitable segments of the business MARTINSVILLE, N.C. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in …
Hooker Furnishings names 2 to leadership roles in PRI, Pulaski Upholstery divisions
HIGH POINT — Hooker Furnishings has named two industry professionals to new leadership positions for its Prime Resources International and Pulaski Upholstery divisions. Randy Kovash …
Bellini Modern Living names Jay Jerome VP of sales
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario – Upholstery and case goods resource Bellini Modern Living has hired industry veteran Jay Jerome as vice president of sales, a role …
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 …
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, …
