A closer look at Big Lots, Conn’s Q2 sales
Furniture remains a key category for both retailers. Will it be a drag on these businesses moving forward? HIGH POINT — A look at both …
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.
Labor Day promotions sizzle
Holiday events aim to reinvigorate sales that have slowed significantly during the summer months, positioning retailers for a rebound late in the 3rd quarter and …
Mueller Furniture adds 4th location in Fairview Heights, Illinois
90,000-square-foot building includes a 55,000-square-foot showroom and a distribution center to serve all the company’s locations FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Retailer Mueller Furniture is opening …
Kuka Home names Michael Mallett VP of sales for its National Retail Division
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named Michael Mallett as vice president of sales for its national retail division, a new position. With …
Gamburg’s Furniture to close after 94 years in business in Pennsylvania
Store closing occurs with the retirement of owners Sidney and Joyce Gamburg HATBORO, Penn. — Retailer Gamburg’s Furniture is going out of business after 94 …
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 …
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 …
