CIN Week 3 analyzes dining furniture purchase plans
Just over 20% of those surveyed plan to buy dining furniture in the next several months HIGH POINT — In the second half of our …
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.
Industry experts, associations answer questions, eliminate some confusion regarding tariffs
Communications aim to help industry stay up-to-date on key issues regarding these moves that will impact global trade HIGH POINT — In recent alerts to …
Industry suppliers seek to calm retailer concerns amid tariff upheaval
Fluidity of situation requires a steady flow of information, including the latest pricing — but as one industry source noted, this has materialized into something …
Mark Schumacher to launch podcast on Home News Now
10 out of 10 to address timely issues, developments with industry leaders across the retail and supply sides of the business HIGH POINT — Industry …
Hooker furnishings eliminates several execs, support staff
Execs no longer with the company include Caroline Hipple, Scott Kanaly and Becky Weber MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has eliminated several high-level positions, including …
CIN research offers a window into primary bedroom buying trends
Nearly a third of those surveyed said they plan to buy bedroom furniture in the next 6 months HIGH POINT — In our latest Consumer …
Bermex Furniture purchase of Saloom presents opportunities for both brands
Sale is expected to close in the next few weeks, giving Bermex a strong foothold in US manufacturing WINCHENDON, Mass. — When a fire broke …
Kuka Home names Jim Anthony EVP of sales
Industry veteran brings 30 years of experience to the new position HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named industry veteran Jim Anthony executive …
Smith Leonard: January residential furniture shipments up 4% from January 2024
New orders were down 3% during the same year-over-year period HIGH POINT — January residential furniture shipments rose 4% from January last year and also …
Bassett reports continued profitability in Q1, despite 5.1% drop in sales
Wholesale segment of business also reports a boost in operating income representing 16.4% of sales BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a 5.1% drop in …
