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 …
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.
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 …
Live at the 2023 Furniture Manufacturing Expo
This week, Home News Now dropped in at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina July 19-20. …
Bassett Furniture’s latest results show resilience in challenging times
Company owes its success to multifaceted business strategy on the wholesale and retail side of the business BASSETT, Va. — On the surface, Bassett Furniture’s …
Housing starts, building permits drop in June
The number of housing completions rose, with the South ranking as the strongest region of the country WASHINGTON — Privately owned housing starts and permits …
Year-over-year June furniture store sales fall 4.6%
Overall 1.5% increase in retail sales for the month driven by large gains in e-commerce and restaurants and bars WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
Furniture Insights reports offer window into state of industry
Economic data for first several months of 2023 begs the question: Will things get worse before they get better? HIGH POINT — A review of …
1st Design, Art + Science Symposium planned during October High Point Market
Oct 12-14 event includes all-day educational event at Congdon Yards that addresses topics ranging from neuroaesthetics to biophilia HIGH POINT — As part of its …
American Leather reimagines its presence at retail
Shop-in-Shop concept aims to connect with consumers through storytelling, craftsmanship and curation DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather is reimagining its presentation at retail with …
Dave Ogren’s impact in industry was felt by many
Long-time executive who passed away July 6 at age 85 continues to be remembered by many in the industry for his humility and kind, generous …
