Vietnam shutdown expected to continue through end of September
The good news for retailers is that more workers are being vaccinated, meaning they can return to work soon HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — …
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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.
High Point Premarket highlights
At Premarket in High Point, Home News Now visited more than a dozen showrooms to see some of the case goods and upholstery that will be showcased at the Oct. 16-20 High Point Market.
Vanguard Furniture expands custom offerings in dining
Make It Yours program now includes fixed and extended dining table top options with multiple legs CONOVER, N.C. – Vanguard Furniture is expanding its custom …
Mark Schultz named president of Bauhaus Furniture Group
Company also names Greg Morgan vice president, sales and merchandising TUPELO, Miss. – Industry veteran Mark Schultz has been named president of upholstery manufacturer Bauhaus …
Klaussner names Ben Radoll vice president, case goods, import upholstery
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Industry veteran Ben Radoll has joined case goods and upholstery resource Klaussner Home Furnishings as vice president, case goods and import upholstery. …
Baker Interiors Group promotes Mike Jolly to CEO
Erica Wingo also has been promoted to senior vice president, merchandising and marketing HICKORY, N.C. – Luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer Baker Interiors Group …
Chromcraft launches modular seating division
McKenzie & Co. offers a custom upholstery lineup that builds, sofas, loveseats and sectional configurations from a single ottoman ONTARIO, Calif. – Casual dining specialist …
Ashley temporarily suspends certain SKUs due to Covid-19 related shutdowns in Asia
Company plans to move request dates on all new orders for these items to May 1, 2022. ARCADIA, Wis. – In a recent letter to …
Malaysia furniture plants begin the path to resuming production
As more workers get vaccinated, factories have been able to restart, albeit on a limited basis KUALA LUMPUR – Industry sources say that a number …
Premarket attendance slows from record spring event
Sept. 13-14 event draws fewer buyers than April, but many are still here to learn about new product and the flow of goods HIGH POINT …
