October housing completions rise nearly 17% from last year
All major regions of the country saw double-digit increases, except the South, where completions fell 1.2% WASHINGTON — Housing completions rose nearly 17% in October …
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.
La-Z-Boy reports 2% increase in Q2 revenue
Written sales gains in retail segment help fuel overall revenue growth during the quarter MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a 2% increase in sales for …
Domestic furniture producers start to field inquiries amid possible global tariffs
Companies say they are ready to take on new business should demand increase for U.S.-made products HIGH POINT — The threat of tariffs on furniture …
John Thomas’ licensed Margaritaville line finds success with custom options
Consumers seeing the line at retail have requested additional finish and color options available through John Thomas Select program HIGH POINT — When John Thomas …
Universal’s expanded Ready-to-Ship program highlights its manufacturing capabilities, flexibility
Bestselling imported and domestically made upholstery frames can be shipped within days from its High Point warehouse HIGH POINT — The recent expansion of Universal …
EJ Victor files lawsuit against insurance company for not paying claims on Hurricane Helene damages
Company said failure to cover the full damages has left it in a position in which it is unable to recommence business operations MORGANTON, N.C …
Year-over-year furniture store sales rise 1.5% in October
Based on adjusted figures, this is the 2nd straight month of yearly increases in the sector WASHINGTON — October year-over-year furniture store sales rose for …
Dorel Industries reports 1.5% decrease in Q3 revenue
Company’s performance continues to be dragged down by residential furnishings sector MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a 1.5% decline in net revenues and an increase …
Industry execs offer a bright assessment of opportunities in the year ahead
Marketing and merchandising initiatives are aimed at driving business in sync with an improved economy HIGH POINT — Conversations with executives at the recently concluded …
Mavin sees growth opportunities with added capacity, new categories
Expansion of core case goods manufacturing facilities has allowed the company to offer occasional and home office as part of its product mix DUNDEE, Ohio …
