Conference Board offers economic outlook for year ahead
Decreases in residential investment are expected to slow in the 2nd and 3rd quarters WASHINGTON — A recently released economic forecast from The Conference Board …
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.
January furniture store sales rise 3.7% over January 2024
Sector has its 5th year-over-year gain since September 2024, offering a glimmer of optimism for the industry this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales continued …
Tariff talk creates ongoing industry uncertainty, disruption
History shows that higher-priced imports only shift production to other low-cost countries HIGH POINT — Anyone keeping up with our newsletter in recent weeks has …
Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — To help retailers mitigate the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian-made products, upholstery and wood furniture resource Bellini Modern Living has …
New Z Gallerie owner unveils plans for 2025
Lifestyle retail brand plans to open outlet in California and pop-up store in Texas this year IRVING, Texas — In the past year that it …
NKBA makes inroads with industry events, markets around the globe
Association has recently formed partnership with Brazil furniture manufacturers seeking opportunities to serve the kitchen and bath segment in the US HIGH POINT — In …
FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor
Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …
Flexsteel Q2 conference call addresses possible tariffs
25% Mexico tariffs alone could add $1.5 million to $2 million to company’s costs each month DUBUQUE, Iowa — As expected, proposed tariffs were a …
Kuka Home names Mary Ballard senior director, merchandising
HIGH POINT — Mary Ballard has been promoted to senior director of merchandising at stationary and motion upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home, a new position. Previously …
Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore
HIGH POINT — Andmore, the organization that manages and leases property for the High Point, Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, has announced that its president …
