Otis Sawyer to retire as president, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands
TJ Linz, president of La-Z-Boy retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities next spring MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy announced this week that Otis Sawyer, a 29-year company …
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.
Hooker Furnishings reports increases in fiscal Q3 sales, net income
Total revenues increased 13.6% from the same period last year, while domestic upholstery delivered its 7th consecutive double-digit gain MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported …
For some, Black Friday continues a run of holiday sales successes
HIGH POINT — Strong performance over last weekend’s Black Friday sales event has positioned some furniture retailers to have a strong finish to the year …
WARN Act violations at heart of lawsuits filed against United Furniture Industries
Attorneys representing former employees said the law is clearly on the workers’ side TUPELO, Miss. — A document obtained by Home News Now shows that …
AHFA seeks judicial review of CPSC mandatory furniture stability standard
Petitioners want to have all or parts of the rule vacated HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is seeking a judicial review of …
UFI transportation division being sued for failure to transport materials following closure
ABERDEEN, Miss. — United Furniture Industries is facing its first legal action from a client relating to its alleged failure to deliver materials to a …
Could WARN Act exemptions work in United’s favor?
UNC labor and employment law expert discusses how some employers can legally avoid giving employees 60-day notice of a facility closure HIGH POINT — Questions …
Sam’s Club launches 1st furniture collection in partnership with designer Becki Owens
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club is partnering with Southern California designer and lifestyle influencer Becki Owens to launch its first furniture collection. The …
Century, Hickory Chair parent acquires Classic Leather
HICKORY, N.C. – Century Furniture and Hickory Chair parent RHF Investments has acquired the operations and assets of upholstery manufacturer Classic Leather and sister company …
Smith Leonard: YOY new furniture orders fell 26% in September
September furniture shipments rose 5% year over year and 6% year to date HIGH POINT – New orders for residential furniture fell 26% in September …
