Theodore Alexander looks to grow upholstery business while also lowering backlogs
Company’s success doubling sales will depend on key factors such as finding new workers and coming up with the right designs THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Luxury …
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.
Inside Theodore Alexander’s upholstery operations
THOMASVILLE, N.C. – Recently Theodore Alexander invited Home News Now to visit its upholstery plant just outside High Point in Thomasville. Employing about 32 production …
Therapedic International launches new educational video series
“Inside Track with Gerry Borreggine” will address key issues of interest to retailers to help them grow their business PRINCETON, N.C. – Mattress manufacturer Therapedic …
Austin Group Furniture promotes Vincent Lim to president
HIGH POINT – Case goods importer Austin Group Furniture has promoted Vincent Lim to president. He succeeds J. Scott Ostrander, who will remain managing partner, …
Furniture First to build office facility, showroom in downtown High Point
Buying group plans to hold grand opening for building at 336 S. Main St. in October 2023 HIGH POINT – Retail buying group Furniture First …
Cost, pricing pressures continue to mount
Since late January, more industry suppliers have raised prices on finished goods HIGH POINT — Cost pressures across several fronts, ranging from still high container …
Sarreid Ltd. repositions brand to highlight its design aesthetic
Unmistakably Sarreid places the furniture center stage to reflect its style footprint in the marketplace WILSON, N.C. – Luxury case goods and upholstery resource Sarreid …
Maxwood Furniture exec talks expansion in Vietnam’s tight labor market
Company President Stephen Jensen recently shared thoughts with Home News Now about opportunities and challenges in Vietnam HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Recently bedroom …
Kittle’s Furniture names Lisa Hudak president
Eric Easter, the retailer’s president and CEO since 2010, will remain CEO. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Retailer Kittle’s Furniture has promoted Chief Operating Officer Lisa Hudak …
Vietnam update: Manufacturers position themselves for growth
With a goal of reducing lead times, companies are looking to expand and add workers over time to boost capacity HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam …
