Big Lots looks to expand ‘extreme values’ across product categories
With highly sharp prices already, the retailer’s value proposition will also need to offer quality and durability, both of which remain important to today’s consumers …
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.
Breaking News: Former Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma exec purchases GJ Styles
Doug Diemoz closed on the deal on Friday, purchasing the company from GJ Styles Holdings HIGH POINT — A former executive with Crate & Barrel, …
Universal Furniture names Rick Lovegrove VP, upholstery
Industry veteran brings 25 years of industry experience to new position HIGH POINT — Universal Furniture has hired industry veteran Rick Lovegrove as vice president …
Dressers sold at Rooms To Go recalled because of tip-over, child entrapment hazard
This is the 2nd recall in 2 months of a unit sold exclusively at Rooms To Go that allegedly does not meet the requirements of …
May existing home sales fall 2.8% from May 2023
Despite rising inventory levels, home prices continue to rise, placing existing homes out of reach for many first-time buyers WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
Tough times result in tough measures for a challenged industry
Rising container costs result in actions including freight surcharges and price hikes HIGH POINT — Rising container rates that are occurring in a still slow …
Remembering Tom Lias
Many mourn a figure they described as not only passionate about the industry, but one who also was empathetic in the way he interacted with …
Mark Thatcher named president of Malouf Home
Former president Eric Holmstead is now head of merchandising and global souring LOGAN, Utah — As part of a restructuring announced this week, Malouf Home …
May housing completions rise slightly from May 2023
However, building permits and housing starts decreased during the same period, indicating continued softness in some new development WASHINGTON — May housing completions rose slightly …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo offers a glimpse into state of industry
Hoping for a rebound early next year, many suppliers offer solutions for manufacturing and retail partners that are seeking efficiencies and ways to cut costs …
