Hooker Furnishings banks on investments in distribution, inventories
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Rising inventory levels have been a key issue for the industry of late, particularly for retailers that have more than they can …
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 posts drop in Q1 sales, earnings
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in sales and earnings for its first fiscal 2023 quarter ended May 1. The company said that …
Todd Evans named CEO at Lane
Former CEO Mike Watson and Jay Quimby, executive vice president, sales, have left the company TUPELO, Miss. — Full-line case goods and upholstery resource Lane …
John Thomas Furniture’s Curated lineup narrows options available to customers
Limited number of finishes, table tops, bases and dining chairs helps simplify selection process HIGH POINT — Custom furniture manufacturer John Thomas Furniture is fine …
HNN Video: John Thomas Furniture
Recently Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell spoke with Bryan Sprinkles, vice president, sales and marketing at John Thomas Furniture about the company’s Curated dining …
Sherrill adds 2 industry veterans to marketing team
Sydney Wells and Jim Morgan will enhance digital marketing efforts, communicate domestic capabilities across key brands HICKORY, N.C. — Sherrill Furniture has revamped its marketing …
Bedgear names Jonathan Mullinax director, marketing and sales
Mattress and bedding gear resource Bedgear has named Jonathan Mullinax director, marketing and sales. With more than 20 years of industry experience, he joins Bedgear …
U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate economic impact of China tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States International Trade Commission is performing an investigation into the economic impact of both Section 301 tariffs and Section 232 …
Ashley HomeStore rebrands as Ashley
Ashley stores will offer better and best product mix, while Ashley Outlet stores will focus on entry level price points ARCADIA, Wisc. — Seeking to …
Stickley Furniture boosts efficiencies in upholstery production
The company aims to improve service with incorporation of lean manufacturing principles into its Archdale, N.C. plant. ARCHDALE, N.C. – Having been through some of …
