John Conrad to retire from International Society of Furniture Designers
David Blair will fill position of executive director Jan. 1, 2023 HIGH POINT — After more than 13 years of service and leadership, John Conrad …
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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.
Q&A: Jeff Scheffer, president and CEO of Universal Furniture
The retiring executive talks about his 14 years at Universal and other highlights in his 45-year career in the industry HIGH POINT — In September, …
Purple Innovation maps out brand positioning, marketing strategy
Company’s Q3 conference call offers insights into how it plans to segment its line into a good, better, best offering LEHI, Utah — Purple Innovation’s …
Importer to pay $3.25M in settlement over alleged evasion of tariffs on China-made furniture
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — An importer and reseller of Chinese-made furniture and other goods has agreed to pay $3.25 million to the U.S. government …
Sherwin-Williams reaches agreement to buy Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding
CLEVELAND — Paint and wood coatings specialist Sherwin-Williams said it has reached an agreement to purchase German-based Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding. SIC is a Peter …
Industry faces tough realities of new tip-over standards
Understanding and open communication of issue will be critical among retailers, importers and manufacturers About a year ago, a long-time industry friend described the proposed …
Numbers show declines in housing activity following rise in interest rates
Sales of new and existing homes decrease, following periods of high demand HIGH POINT — Anyone selling furniture — as a manufacturer or retailer — …
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation names Patrick Chapin CEO
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Patrick Chapin as chief executive officer, a role previously held by Karen …
Dorel Industries reports 14.4% decline in Q3 revenues
Company narrows net loss from continuing operations by nearly half MONTREAL —RTA furniture and juvenile products specialist Dorel Industries reported a decline in revenues and …
Q&A: Scarlette Tapp, executive director of the Sustainable Furnishings Council
HIGH POINT — This past spring the Sustainable Furnishings Council named Scarlette Tapp as its new executive director, a position that had been held for …
