A conversation with Peter Theran, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association
Executive shares what he believes are core tenets of the association and how important they will be to serving members now and in the future …
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.
DTC brand Burrow launches new modular upholstery collection
Russet features 14 configurations that can be shipped in individual small parcels NEW YORK — Direct-to-consumer furniture resource and retailer Burrow has launched Russet, its …
CPSC announces recall of additional clothing storage unit sold on Amazon
The agency said the units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can harm children WASHINGTON — …
Hooker Furnishings agrees to sell Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence to Magnussen Home
The 2 companies, part of Home Meridian International, were acquired by Hooker Furniture in 2016 HIGH POINT — Case goods resource Hooker Furnishings has entered …
Furniture retail sales growth slows in September
Reported 1.2% gain is the lowest percentage monthly year-over-year increase so far this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales rose again in September, albeit at …
Homebuilder confidence remains in negative territory
Also, 41% of builders reported cutting prices, a record high, according to the NAHB WASHINGTON — While the government shutdown has ended, other economic uncertainty …
Black Friday spells opportunity for furniture retailers
With the official start to the holiday shopping season upon us, furniture stores around the U.S. continue to capitalize on yet another holiday sales event …
Lowe’s reports 3.2% increase in Q3 net sales
Comp-store sales rise .4%, supported by growth in online sales and double-digit growth in home services, Pro sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Homebuilder confidence falls in May
Decline reflects some concern among builders over 145% China tariffs when survey results were first tabulated WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said …
Bunk bed resources seek to fill void left by Trendwood
Bunk bed specialist’s demise has resulted in some increased inquiries and business for those remaining in the category HIGH POINT — The recent demise of …
