U.S., Vietnam reach agreement on illegally harvested timber
Agreement suspends imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Vietnam relating to environmental concerns over wood supply chain WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of the United …
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.
Competition for workers gets tougher as holidays approach
Retail and service sectors make a big push to recruit, posing a challenge for furniture retailers and manufacturers looking to draw from the same narrowing …
Maitland-Smith launches European-made accessories, reintroduces Marge Carson case goods
Company is sourcing chandeliers, lamps and small decorative accessories from Italy, while Indonesia and Philippines continue to produce Marge Carson case goods HIGH POINT – …
King Koil names Don Pflug vice president, operations
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Mattress manufacturer King Koil has named industry veteran Don Pflug, vice president, operations. He was most recently with Southerland, where he was …
Bassett Furniture’s BenchMade moves the needle on domestic case goods
Solid wood furniture made in Martinsville and Bassett, Va. has become a major part of the company’s wood assortment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – In recent years, …
BenchMade wood and upholstery earn prime real estate in Bassett Home Furnishings stores
Effort to blend the product seamlessly on the floor creates visual interest for a wood furniture lineup that’s shipping quicker than imported case goods GREENSBORO, …
Urban Roads expands upholstery offerings out of Mexico
Company is sourcing from multiple plants, offering an even wider selection of sofas and sectionals HIGH POINT — Importer Urban Roads said it has expanded …
Hooker Furnishings promotes Penn to vice president, supply chain operations
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furnishings has named Stephanie Penn vice president, supply chain operations, a new position. She has been …
Riverside debuts updated farmhouse, coastal looks featuring architectural design aesthetic
HIGH POINT – As comfortable, casual style has dominated the furniture industry in recent years, versions of farmhouse-inspired looks from modern to cottage have been …
Furniture sources slash SKUs to improve product flows in climate of high demand, short supply
Decisions involving “what matters the most?” to retailers means being able to produce goods that can ship as soon as possible HIGH POINT — When …
