As capacity improves, demand slows
Suppliers say some retailers are delaying or canceling orders due to already high inventory levels HIGH POINT — For many suppliers and retailers alike, the …
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.
EJ Lauren expands with Texas and California production
Increased manufacturing capacity aims to help fuel upholstery producer’s growth in Midwest and on the East Coast FORT WORTH, Texas — Upholstery manufacturer EJ Lauren …
Vanguard Furniture expands its upholstery operations to Morganton, N.C.
The facility, which began production last month, is making upholstery and will handle assembly and custom finishing for the company’s Make It Yours case goods …
Porter Designs expands its sustainable product mix
The Good Earth collection adds upholstery to its earth friendly product mix PORTLAND, Ore – Porter Designs’ ‘The Good Earth’ collection is the company’s latest …
Glenn Kobylarczyk to lead U.S. business at MLily USA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – MLily Executive Vice President Glenn Kobylarczyk will assume the role of president of bedding manufacturer MLily USA, while also retaining his current …
Corsicana Mattress Company names Eric Rhea CEO
DALLAS – Corsicana Mattress Company has named industry veteran Eric Rhea as its new CEO. He replaces Mike Thompson, who left the company last month. …
Are the best days for store expansions behind us?
Rising rental costs, higher competition for less available space could make it more difficult to expand stores for the time being ATLANTA — Have the …
Hooker Furnishings earnings call offers some optimism for the year ahead
Company execs reveal strategies to help boost sales, profitability of HMI segment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings’ latest conference call this week again highlights the …
Bestar recalls 182,000 wall beds after death of 79-year-old woman
QUEBEC – RTA manufacturer Bestar is recalling 182,000 wall beds that have been associated with the death of a 79-year-old woman who succumbed to her …
Hooker Furnishings legacy brands to move to Showplace building next April
HIGH POINT – Hooker Furnishings has revealed its plans to move its longtime showroom from the International Home Furnishings Center to the Showplace building here next …
