Wayfair to lay off another 1,750 workers
BOSTON — Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair said Friday that it plans to lay off another 1,750 workers, which represents 10% of its global workforce. …
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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.
CPSC: Mandatory stability standard for clothing storage units remains valid
Agency says industry should follow its rule while it reviews the requirements of STURDY WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said in …
YOY furniture store sales barely budge during month of December
Segment continues to be one of the slowest growth areas tracked by the U.S. government WASHINGTON — Year-over-year brick-and-mortar furniture store sales for the month …
Four Hands announces price decrease
AUSTIN — Full line furniture and accessories resource Four Hands said it is lowering prices throughout its line by an average of 10%, which the …
Furniture of America expanding outdoor furniture line at Las Vegas Market
Company has partnered with German outdoor resource greemotion on the 16 collections being introduced LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture resource Furniture of America is expanding …
Dufresne Spencer Group to launch upper-end retail brand this spring
Worth & Co. store will be in a former Ashley location in the heart of the upscale River Oaks section of Houston HOUSTON — One …
Louis Shanks finds success in scaling back
Reduced weekend schedule helps create work-life balance for employees AUSTIN, Texas — Like many other retailers, Louis Shanks Furniture never has an easy time finding …
Homestead Furniture begins production of motion upholstery line
Company also announces partnerships with foam and frame manufacturers that will provide daily shipments of key materials NEW ALBANY, Miss. — Homestead Furniture has made …
Sean O’Connor reflects on new leadership role at Universal Furniture
New company president assumed responsibilities Jan. 1, replacing long-time executive Jeff Scheffer, who retired in late December HIGH POINT — On Jan. 1, Sean O’Connor …
Sherwin-Williams rebrands global color and design center as DesignHouse
Company markets services to many segments including residential furniture, contract and hospitality, kitchen and bath, and more GREENSBORO, N.C. — Paint and wood coatings specialist …
