Flexsteel moves to new showroom in IHFC
Space is directly above its former space in C-558, making it easy for customers to find HIGH POINT — Full-line furniture resource Flexsteel is moving …
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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.
Former Mitchell Gold employees in New York file lawsuit citing WARN Act violations
Suit claims they and other employees did not receive 60 days’ notice of the company’s closing as typically required by law NEW YORK — Citing …
Retailers reflect on Labor Day sales activity
Despite a relatively strong holiday weekend, many are keeping their eye on other economic indicators, namely interest rates and existing home sales HIGH POINT — …
CIN research shows younger consumers will make 7 of 10 furniture purchases in 2nd half
Sofas and sectionals top their buying lists, followed by decorative accessories, area rugs and mattresses for the primary bedroom HIGH POINT — Suppliers and retailers …
Hooker Furnishings reports declines in Q2 sales, earnings
Results highlight softened demand in the industry and company’s exits from unprofitable segments of the business MARTINSVILLE, N.C. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in …
Hooker Furnishings names 2 to leadership roles in PRI, Pulaski Upholstery divisions
HIGH POINT — Hooker Furnishings has named two industry professionals to new leadership positions for its Prime Resources International and Pulaski Upholstery divisions. Randy Kovash …
Bellini Modern Living names Jay Jerome VP of sales
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario – Upholstery and case goods resource Bellini Modern Living has hired industry veteran Jay Jerome as vice president of sales, a role …
Kuka Home names Mary Ballard director of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has hired Mary Ballard as director of merchandising for its North American division, a new position. Ballard has …
Bassett Furniture anticipates operating and net loss for fiscal Q3
Preliminary results released Sept. 6 show net sales were 26% lower than the same period in 2022 BASSETT, Va. — Upholstery and case goods manufacturer …
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Filing occurs just under 2 weeks after the company abruptly ceased its manufacturing and retail operations TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer and retailer Mitchell …
