New Z Gallerie owner unveils plans for 2025
Lifestyle retail brand plans to open outlet in California and pop-up store in Texas this year IRVING, Texas — In the past year that it …
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.
NKBA makes inroads with industry events, markets around the globe
Association has recently formed partnership with Brazil furniture manufacturers seeking opportunities to serve the kitchen and bath segment in the US HIGH POINT — In …
FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor
Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …
Flexsteel Q2 conference call addresses possible tariffs
25% Mexico tariffs alone could add $1.5 million to $2 million to company’s costs each month DUBUQUE, Iowa — As expected, proposed tariffs were a …
Kuka Home names Mary Ballard senior director, merchandising
HIGH POINT — Mary Ballard has been promoted to senior director of merchandising at stationary and motion upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home, a new position. Previously …
Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore
HIGH POINT — Andmore, the organization that manages and leases property for the High Point, Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, has announced that its president …
Year-end retail sales figures show how furniture stacks up with other categories
Data shows that 2024 was still a challenging year in spite of gains over the past 4 months WASHINGTON — December’s retail sales figures once …
Bassett Furniture’s Q4 conference call offers window into its path forward
2025 will be a year in which the company must balance ongoing efficiencies with further investments in the business to remain profitable BASSETT, Va. — …
HH2 Home promotes Liz Wood to VP of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Liz Wood has been named vice president of merchandising for full-line furniture resource HH2 Home, a new position. Previously senior director of …
Canadian furniture suppliers navigate tariff uncertainties
While many applaud the 30-day delay announced this week, they also are having a difficult time pricing finished product, including custom orders DURHAM, Ontario — …
