Who fills the void created by the closure of United/Lane?
Wood and upholstery resources begin fielding calls from retailers and factories in a tight spot because of the sudden shutdown of one of the industry’s …
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.
CPSC: Mandatory federal tip-over standard takes effect May 24, 2023
Agency published notice of the rule in Nov. 25 Federal Register, prompting countdown to effective start date WASHINGTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s mandatory …
Former United Furniture Industries employees sue company for alleged violations of WARN Act
Class action lawsuits say company did not provide the appropriate 60-day notice as required by federal law OXFORD, Miss. — Former employees of United Furniture …
United, Lane cease operations permanently
TUPELO, Miss. — In a surprise and sudden development, United Furniture Industries announced it is closing its doors permanently, a move that will impact all …
Therapedic International’s decades of management experience help its customers succeed
PRINCETON, N.J. — When a business has been around more than 50 years — in this case 65 this year — it begs the question …
Home building slows in October
Month-over-month and year-over-year rates have fallen, marking a further slowdown in housing activity WASHINGTON — Month-over-month and year-over-year building permits and housing starts fell during …
Existing home sales fall 5.9% in October from September
Sales decreased 28.4% from October 2021, with month-over month and year-over-year declines across all regions of the U.S. WASHINGTON — Existing home sales in October …
Daniels’ Homeport sees success by changing with the times
The Outer Banks, North Carolina, retailer has shifted its business model to serve a growing number of out-of-town property owners KITTY HAWK, N.C. — From …
HNN Retail Tour: Inside Daniels’ Homeport
This week, Home News Now takes readers inside the Kitty Hawk, North Carolina-based retailer for a closer look at its product mix across several different …
Retirements result in closure of some family-owned furniture stores
After many years of operation, owners close their doors as family members don’t wish to remain in the business HIGH POINT — Industry retirements have …
