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 …
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.
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 …
Hooker Furnishings to cut costs by an additional $15M this fiscal year
Move aims to enhance profitability, operational efficiency and long-term shareholder value MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has announced plans to cut costs by $15 million …
Steel, aluminum tariffs likely will impact domestic furniture industry
Upholstery manufacturers and some metal furniture producers are keeping an eye on global sourcing to maintain pricing and quality WASHINGTON — The recent doubling of …
Tariffs continue to create high levels of uncertainty for the industry
Conversations with sources show just how disruptive the issue has been HIGH POINT — Conversations before, during and after the April High Point Market offered …
Riverside Furniture names Blair Barham director, product development bedroom and dining
HIGH POINT — Industry product design professional Blair Barham has been named director of product development for bedroom and dining at case goods specialist Riverside …
Sean Slack promoted to director, product development at Deco Marché
ERLANGER, Ky. — Industry veteran Sean Slack has been promoted to director of product development at home furnishings resource Deco Marché. Slack, who has more …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo returning to Hickory, North Carolina, June 11-12
Event will highlight products and services from more than 100 exhibitors HICKORY, N.C. — The Furniture Manufacturing Expo is returning to the Hickory Metro Convention …
More tariff-related price increases on the way
Letters to customers indicate that companies have done what they can to avoid increases and surcharges until now HIGH POINT — More tariff-related price increases …
Sherrill Furniture promotes 4 on leadership team
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Sherrill Furniture Brands has announced several promotions aimed at strengthening its leadership team and advancing long-term growth initiatives. The …
