Premarket Part 2: Interest in new product helps put spring preview back on track
While dealers still want what’s available now, sources say they also are seeking newness for their floors once again HIGH POINT – Visits with additional …
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.
Seen at Premarket – Spring 2022
HIGH POINT – Earlier in the week, Home News Now spent a few days visiting showrooms at the spring Premarket held here. The visits covered …
Long-time exec Darrell Edwards to retire as senior vp, chief operating officer of La-Z-Boy
Michael Leggett promoted to senior vice president, chief supply chain officer MONROE, Mich. – La-Z-Boy said that Darrell Edwards will retire from his position as …
Premarket gets off to good start
Exhibitors say dealers were here to shop for new and inline goods, although some appetites were tempered by high inventory levels HIGH POINT — Concerns …
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 …
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 …
