Seen at the November Interwoven show
This week, Home News Now spent a couple of days at the Nov. 19-21 Interwoven in downtown High Point. The show featured many new patterns, …
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.
EJ Victor lays off 120 as it seeks to resolve lawsuit against insurance company on losses from Hurricane Helene
The move to release workers will allow them to begin filing for unemployment benefits as soon as possible MORGANTON, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer EJ …
Bassett Furniture announces further layoffs, retirements
Restructuring will save an additional $2.5 million per year, for a total of $8 million to $9 million in savings that are part of its …
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 …
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 …
