Chris Taylor joins Vaughan-Bassett Furniture as national sales manager
GALAX, Va. — Wood furniture manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. has hired industry veteran Chris Taylor as its national sales manager. He started the new role …
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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.
Chaddock to launch latest collaboration with designer Mark D. Sikes
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A look at what led to Progressive Furniture’s demise
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Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end
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CIN research delves into home-buying trends
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February existing home sales dip slightly from a year ago but rise from January
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CPSC announces recall of 28,590 chests sold at walmart.com
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Howard Elliott adjusts pricing on China-made products
Select increases are related to new 20% tariffs on finished goods as well as double-digit tariffs on various components such as steel, aluminum and fabrics …
Year-over-year home construction activity declines in February
However, monthly gain in housing starts suggests building activity could increase in the warmer spring and summer months WASHINGTON — February housing construction activity lagged …
Stickley’s retail footprint remains an important part of its 125-year brand legacy
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