December furniture orders up 6% from December 2022
Smith Leonard survey results also show that December shipments fell 14% from December 2022 and were down 17% for the entire year HIGH POINT — …
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.
High Point Styrofoam recycling program kicks into high gear
Effort begun last fall continues this spring with daily downtown pickup of Styrofoam through the April market HIGH POINT — Thanks to a new program …
Lowe’s reports fiscal Q4 sales, earnings
Decline in DIY activity, harsh winter weather led to 16.9% drop in overall Q4 sales, 6.2% decline in comp-store sales MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A decrease …
Malouf Home names Ethan Pyrah brand manager
LOGAN, Utah — Bedding and furniture specialist Malouf Home has has hired Ethan Pyrah as its new brand manager. He fills a position that was …
Steve Ambeau named president of Palliser brand
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Palliser has named Steve Ambeau president of the Palliser brand. He fills a position previously held by President and CEO Peter Tielmann, …
Consumer confidence falls in February
Plans for big-ticket purchases decline amid ongoing concerns about rising interest rates over the next 12 months WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell in February, reversing …
Havertys conference call hints at growth opportunities ahead
Success of various initiatives will depend partly on a turnaround of the housing market ATLANTA — As seen by its latest results, Havertys has not …
Gat Creek returning to High Point Market after 4-year absence
Case goods manufacturer will occupy 2,000-square-foot space at 311 N. Hamilton St. BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — High-end, solid wood case goods manufacturer Gat Creek is …
Chris Pittman named senior VP of sales at Powell, Linon
Company also has hired Ron Holliday as VP of sales for Western US and Canada HIGH POINT — Chris Pittman has been promoted to senior …
Palecek moves High Point showroom to Hamilton Design District
Home furnishings industry style leader relocates after nearly 40 years in International Home Furnishings Center HIGH POINT — Palecek, a manufacturer and wholesaler of furniture, …
