April existing home sales decline 2% from a year ago
Despite decrease, home prices rise 1.8% to $414,000, an all-time high for the month of April, according to the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — April …
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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.
CPSC announces recall of 2 clothing storage units that pose tip-over, entrapment hazard
These include 1,293 Rolanstar dressers sold on Amazon and 170 dressers sold on Wayfair WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission last week announced …
Drew Sweeney joins Hooker Furnishings as VP sales, domestic upholstery
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Drew Sweeney has joined Hooker Furnishings as vice president of sales, domestic upholstery. He started the role around the April …
Memorial Day sales offer consumers compelling deals, values
As our communities commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces this holiday weekend, furniture stores around the country are honoring those heroes as well …
Tariffs create heightened sense of competition at Interwoven fabric show
Supply chain diversity, domestic sourcing capabilities drew interest from those manufacturers and retailers seeking high value fabrics for their upholstery lines HIGH POINT — Unknowns …
Hooker Furnishings names Adam Tilley president of Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence Furniture
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Hooker Furnishings has appointed Adam Tilley as president of case goods divisions Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture. He fills a role recently …
Lowe’s reports slight decline in Q1 sales
Home improvement retailer also reports $1.6 billion in net income compared with $1.8 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer …
Longtime Pulaski Furniture executive Page Wilson steps down
The exec started with the case goods resource in customer service in 1989 and has been president for more than 16 years HIGH POINT — …
Home Depot reports 9.4% increase in Q1 sales
Overall same-store sales rose .3% during same quarterly period ended May 4 ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported $39.9 billion in sales for …
Woodbridge Furniture nearly doubles its production, distribution footprint
Recently completed project increases its custom capabilities and also sharpens lead times on wood furniture and upholstery THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Accent and occasional seating and …
