Bassett Furniture’s BenchMade moves the needle on domestic case goods
Solid wood furniture made in Martinsville and Bassett, Va. has become a major part of the company’s wood assortment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – In recent years, …
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.
BenchMade wood and upholstery earn prime real estate in Bassett Home Furnishings stores
Effort to blend the product seamlessly on the floor creates visual interest for a wood furniture lineup that’s shipping quicker than imported case goods GREENSBORO, …
Urban Roads expands upholstery offerings out of Mexico
Company is sourcing from multiple plants, offering an even wider selection of sofas and sectionals HIGH POINT — Importer Urban Roads said it has expanded …
Hooker Furnishings promotes Penn to vice president, supply chain operations
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furnishings has named Stephanie Penn vice president, supply chain operations, a new position. She has been …
Riverside debuts updated farmhouse, coastal looks featuring architectural design aesthetic
HIGH POINT – As comfortable, casual style has dominated the furniture industry in recent years, versions of farmhouse-inspired looks from modern to cottage have been …
Furniture sources slash SKUs to improve product flows in climate of high demand, short supply
Decisions involving “what matters the most?” to retailers means being able to produce goods that can ship as soon as possible HIGH POINT — When …
A closer look at Riverside’s new showroom
In June, Riverside Furniture occupied its new showroom at 401 S. Main St., a former YMCA building that was converted into permanent showroom and office space for the Fort Smith, Ark.-based case goods importer.
Jonathan Charles Designs adds two to its leadership team
Fred Hutton III named vice president, sales; Robert Powers named director of supply chain HIGH POINT – Luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer Jonathan Charles …
Groupe Bermex showroom move reflects shift in strategy
Company narrows focus to two core solid wood furniture brands, Bermex and Dinec HIGH POINT — When Canadian brands Bermex and Dinec move to their …
Southerland invests in new equipment, lean manufacturing to boost capacity at Nashville plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mattress manufacturer Southerland is adding new equipment and also is implementing a lean manufacturing process that will boost capacity and add workers …
