Lowe’s reports 4% drop in Q1 sales
Net earnings totaled $1.75 billion, down from $2.26 billion the same period last year MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reported a 4% …
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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.
Year-over-year April home sales fall 1.9%
Sales also fall 1.9% from March, while the value of homes continues to increase WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales fell 1.9% in April and …
Worthen Custom Iron & Brass Furniture seeks broader audience with expanded line
Company’s domestic manufacturing footprint aims to bring quality story beyond core bed assortment to other parts of the home RICHMOND, Va. — For most of …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo set for June 13-14
7th edition of event to showcase products, services of a broad mix of furniture industry suppliers HICKORY, N.C. — The seventh edition of the Furniture …
A visit to Worthen Custom Iron & Brass Furniture
Just before the April High Point Market, Home News Now traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to visit one of the oldest manufacturers of brass and iron …
Havertys promotes Greg Davis to senior VP, information technology
ATLANTA — Retailer Havertys Furniture has promoted Greg Davis to senior vice president of information technology. He is filling a similar role held by Ed …
Man Wah names Angela Edwards VP, special accounts
HIGH POINT — Motion upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holding Co. has named industry veteran Angela Edwards vice president of special accounts, a new position. She …
Housing completions rose 14.6% in April from last year
Housing starts fell slightly from April 2023, while building permits fell 2% from the same period WASHINGTON — The number of housing completions in April …
CIN research sheds light on where consumers prefer to buy furniture
While most plan to make purchases in a brick-and-mortar store, showrooming is become more commonplace, particularly among younger consumers HIGH POINT — Brick-and-mortar retailers will …
Nassimi makes commitment to sustainability in its fabric line
Company also seeks to grow residential business through the durability story it offers in its commercial-grade products HIGH POINT — As a resource for both …
