Closure of Our House Designs, Leathercraft followed period of major challenges
President Parker Maricich reflects on factors that led to the demise of both companies HICKORY, N.C. — Last month’s closure of upholstery manufacturer Our House …
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.
CPSC announces recall of 11,200 dressers sold online because of tip-over hazard
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also do not meet the requirements of the STURDY Act aimed at creating …
Steve Silver Co. partners with Jessica Simpson on licensed collection
Jessica Simpson Home has more than 70 pieces of wood furniture and upholstery offering ‘everyday glamour for real homes’ FORNEY, Texas — At the upcoming …
Breaking News: President Trump announces 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
Post on Truth Social cites flooding of products into the US by outside countries as a reason for the move WASHINGTON — On Thursday, President …
Our House Designs, Leathercraft announce closure
Our House acquired Leathercraft in early 2024, saving the company from going out of business at the time HICKORY, N.C. — Home News Now has …
Study analyzes how people spend their time at home
Data provides overview of activities from working at home to doing homework, research and watching TV WASHINGTON — A study released by the U.S. Bureau …
Leonard Marano leaves executive post at Lectra
TOLLAND, Conn. —Leonard Marano, the president of the Americas for upholstery technology and fabric-cutting machinery resource Lectra and sister equipment software specialist Gerber Technology, has …
Simply Amish switches to 2K acrylic urethane finish
Case goods manufacturer says the product is formaldehyde-free and more durable and UV-resistant than previous conversion varnish ARCOLA, Ill. — Solid wood furniture manufacturer Simply …
CIN Week 2 looks at what’s driving consumer furniture purchases
Upholstery remains the No. 1 category sought by shoppers, but primary bedroom also remains a key area of interest HIGH POINT — In our second …
Premarket offers furniture buyers some answers, solutions on tariffs — for now
While many have incorporated price increases into their product mix, the future remains uncertain as more changes could be in store HIGH POINT — In …
