Serta Simmons Bedding names Dominick Azevedo chief sales officer
DORAVILLE, Ga. — Bedding manufacturer Serta Simmons Bedding has named Dominick Azevedo chief sales officer. He fills a position previously handled by Derek Miller, who …
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.
It’s official: New federal furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 2
New mandatory rule for clothing storage units aims to significantly reduce number of tip-over incidents known to harm children Editor’s note: Home News Now is …
TJX recalls 10,850 benches because of potential fall hazard
Bench legs can break or detach when a consumer sits on the unit FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — TJX Cos., the corporate parent of T.J. Maxx and …
Ashley recalls more than 260,000 motion upholstery pieces because of potential fire hazard
Power sofas, loveseats and recliners have an LED cupholder that can overheat ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has recalled more than 260,000 power sofas, loveseats …
Cozzia USA promotes John Cribbs to executive VP
COVINA, Calif. — Massage chair and zero gravity seating manufacturer Cozzia USA has promoted industry veteran John Cribbs to executive vice president, a new position. …
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 …
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. …
