FMG panel: Retailers share how things changed for them during the pandemic
LAS VEGAS – A group of retailers participating in one of the panel discussions at FMG’s 2022 Jan 20-22 Symposium here shed some new light …
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 Las Vegas Market
AT THE MARKET – Home News Now spent several days at the Jan. 23-27 Las Vegas Market, where it captured some scenes from multiple vendors …
MLily USA President Stephen Chen dies at age 59
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Stephen Chen, president of mattress manufacturer Mlily USA, died Friday evening following an illness he had suffered the past several weeks, the …
Doug Townsend named chief operating officer at Parker House
AT THE MARKET – Industry veteran Doug Townsend has been named chief operating officer at case goods and upholstery resource Parker House, a role previously …
Bedding resources plan aggressive launches at winter Las Vegas Market
New product initiatives and innovations are tailored to overall comfort, health and well-being of consumers LAS VEGAS – Bedding manufacturers are launching a diverse line …
Ashley Pacific Northwest completes purchase of Wilson Logistics’ western division
ARCADIA, Wisc. – Ashley Distribution Services affiliate Ashley Pacific Northwest LLC has purchased the assets of the western U.S. operations of Wilson Logistics for an …
Man Wah Holdings buys 80 acres in Mexico for motion upholstery plant
MONTERREY, Mexico — Motion furniture resource Man Wah Holdings, Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it has closed on the purchase of about 80 acres of …
Sherrill expansion to sharpen lead times, add dedicated capacity for private-label upholstery
$3 million expansion expected to come on line, begin shipping during the second quarter CONOVER, N.C. — Sherrill Furniture’s planned $3 million expansion here is expected …
Inside Sherrill Furniture’s upholstery operations
HICKORY, N.C. — In mid December, Home News Now visited Sherrill Furniture’s upholstery operations here where the company is undertaking a major expansion. This spring, …
Englander expands Supreme collection at Las Vegas Market
Company also unveils enhancements to Englander Asset Manager retail portal LAS VEGAS – At the upcoming Jan. 23-27 market here, Englander is expanding its Supreme …
