Conn’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Retailer Conn’s HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that follows its announcement on Tuesday to close 71 …
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.
Conn’s announces closure of 71 locations in 13 states
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — After weeks of rumors and speculation, Conn’s has announced it is closing 71 locations in 13 states. These represent just over …
June existing home sales fall 5.4% from May and June 2023
Prices rise to a record high, potentially placing many first-time buyers out of the market WASHINGTON — June existing home sales fell 5.4% compared with …
Best Home Furnishings thrives on its domestic roots
Company also looks to grow with a new generation of family management and skilled manufacturing talent FERDINAND, Ind. — With more than 60 years of …
Home News Now visits Best Home Furnishings
Earlier this past spring, Home News Now visited the Jasper and Ferdinand, Indiana, manufacturing operations of Best Home Furnishings, an upholstery manufacturer whose line includes …
Inside Bassett Furniture’s decision to abandon Noa Home online sales platform
Company continues to sell through the e-commerce model it has created on its revamped website BASSETT, Va. — When Bassett Furniture acquired Canadian e-commerce resource …
June housing completions rise 15.5% over June 2023
Overall housing construction activity also rises slightly over May, a sign that furniture spending may soon pick up as consumers move into those new homes …
Tornado damages Rome, New York, businesses, homes, including Michael J. Uvanni Interiors
Owner Michael Uvanni describes historic downtown area hit by winds exceeding 130 mph like a ‘war zone’ ROME, N.Y. — A tornado that tore through …
Jordan’s Furniture hires Peter Halunen as director, merchandising
EAST TAUNTON, Mass. — Retailer Jordan’s Furniture has hired industry veteran Peter Halunen as director of merchandising, a new position. Halunen starts the new job …
Ashley announces $80 million expansion of Mississippi foam, mattress production facilities
Growth initiative expected to create 500 new jobs JACKSON, Miss. — Ashley Furniture Industries announced plans to invest $80 million in an expansion of two …
