Real family pursues a life beyond furniture manufacturing
The ceasing of operations at Oak Furniture West marks the end of an era for a nearly 50-year-old business SAN DIEGO — The closing of …
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.
Retail, WWII veteran Hilbert Margol receives Legion of Honour medal during D-Day commemoration
Margol was one of the founders of former Furniture Today Top 100 Retailer Nationwide Warehouse & Storage in Norcross, Georgia NORMANDY, France — Hilbert “Hibby” …
Ethan Allen plans to relocate 2 Design Centers this fall
Retailer also has moved its Louisville, Kentucky, location to The Paddock Shops DANBURY, Conn. — Luxury furniture retailer Ethan Allen is moving two of its …
Industry downturn contributes to declines in fiscal Q1 sales, earnings at Hooker Furnishings
Company may look to major cost cuts to stem further losses moving forward MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in its consolidated net …
Breaking News: Case goods manufacturer Oak Furniture West ceases operations
Closing marks the end of an era for a business that was started by Frank Real and his wife in 1976 SAN DIEGO, Calif — …
Natuzzi eyes expansion opportunities
Sale of various assets aims to raise funds to boost the brand’s store and manufacturing footprint HIGH POINT — When Natuzzi announced its plans to …
Bruce Birnbach aims to bring sharper focus to Omnia Leather
As chief strategy officer, the industry veteran seeks to build on the success of the domestic upholstery brand CHINO, Calif. — When industry veteran Bruce …
March furniture orders rise 2% from March 2023
Shipments were down 17% during the same period as industry continues to weather downturn HIGH POINT — Furniture orders rose 2% in March over March …
Coaster moves to new Las Vegas showroom
Space will let the company showcase fewer market-tested products that can be purchased and shipped immediately LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture resource Coaster Fine Furniture …
Retailers grateful for Memorial Day sales boost
A survey of several major dealers in different parts of the country say the weekend met or exceeded their expectations HIGH POINT — Once again, …
