May home construction activity declines from May 2024
Housing completions were a bright spot, up 5.4% from April WASHINGTON — Housing construction activity was down again in May compared to a year ago, …
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.
Top 30 unsecured creditors in At Home Group bankruptcy represent a diverse mix of suppliers
Companies have more than $101 million in claims for products or services they have not been paid for in full WILMINGTON, Del. — The top …
La-Z-Boy reports increase in Q4, full-year sales
Retail sales driven by opening of new stores, acquisition of existing independent La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported an increase in Q4 and …
May furniture store sales rise 8.8% from May 2024
Sector reports its 9th straight year-over-year increase since last September WASHINGTON — Furniture stores had another banner month in May as sales rose 8.8% from …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo creates opportunities for industry suppliers, manufacturers
June 11-12 event at the Hickory Metro Convention Center showcases products, materials and services from more than 100 exhibitors HICKORY, N.C. — Seeking to bolster …
CPSC announces recall of 16,530 mattresses sold on Amazon and Walmart.com
Agency says units violate mandatory mattress flammability standards, posing a risk of serious injury or death WASHINGTON — Mattress resource Agro Superior Group has recalled …
At Home bankruptcy declaration identifies key challenges the business faced heading into Chapter 11
Factors ranged from a slow housing market to competition from online shopping, culminating in the economic chaos created by Trump tariffs COPPELL, Texas — Despite …
Linon expands its upholstery footprint
Company recently bolstered its line with the Kyvos brand launched at the April High Point Market HIGH POINT — With the launch of its newest …
Report says reshoring gains momentum, but not in furniture industry
Industry jobs created in 2024 represent less than 1% of the total 244,940 created through reshoring and foreign direct investment WASHINGTON — Reshoring continues to …
Seen at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025
HICKORY, N.C. — Home furnishings industry suppliers from around the country gathered here this week to showcase their latest products, materials and services aimed at …
