Tom Conley to retire as president, CEO of High Point Market Authority at end of this year
Executive will be succeeded by Tammy Nagem, long-time HPMA executive and current chief operating officer HIGH POINT – Tom Conley, president and CEO of 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.
High container rates show little signs of easing in a meaningful way
A report from research firm Statistica puts shipping costs in perspective. The industry remains forced to look for other ways to cut costs HIGH POINT …
USTR announces plan to improve economic cooperation with nations in Indo-Pacific region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of the United States Trade Representative has unveiled an initiative aimed at improving economic cooperation with 12 countries in the …
Bush, Bestar undertake major reshoring initiative
RTA manufacturers shift some product back to North America to eliminate high shipping costs from Asia JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — RTA resource eSolutions Furniture, the brand …
What a difference a year — or just a few short months — make
Remember a year ago — or less — when most retailers were still clamoring for anything that was in stock? It may seem like a …
Homestead House to close after a decade in business
CONROE, Texas — Due to what management described as unsustainable increases in domestic transportation rates and other challenges running the day-to-day business, upper end furniture …
Flexsteel Inds. names Alejandro Huerta chief financial officer
Current CFO Derek P. Schmidt will expand his responsibilities as chief operating officer DUBUQUE, Iowa – Upholstery and case goods resource Flexsteel Inds. has named …
John Thomas Furniture expands its custom footprint
Company adds fabrics to its lineup to address demand for soft seating options THOMASVILLE, N.C. – For the past 14 years, John Thomas been known …
HNN Video: Live with John Thomas Furniture
In this exclusive video interview, HNN Editor-In-Chief Thomas Russell visits with company marketing executive Bryan Sprinkles to learn about its new custom fabric program. For …
Rick Lovegrove named president, upholstery at Four Hands
AUSTIN, Texas – Full-line furniture resource Four Hands has promoted Rick Lovegrove to president, upholstery. Lovegrove has more than 25 years of experience in domestic …
