Furniture remains a key driver of revenues at Big Lots
Large-ticket sofas, sectionals, beds, mattresses and more keep segment strong relative to smaller-ticket items COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots’ latest investor presentation highlighting its recently …
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.
John Thomas Furniture launches licensed Margaritaville line
2 dozen pieces include dining and occasional furniture and some seating HIGH POINT — It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. That’s a key message dealers will find …
Seen at premarket: An early look at what to expect at April High Point Market
At this past week’s premarket, Home News Now visited a wide mix of case goods and upholstery resources to see their latest introductions for the …
Hi-Rock Home adds domestic warehouse program
Upholstery specialist seeks to boost opportunities for dealers small and large alike to purchase its line HICKORY, N.C. — Motion and stationary upholstery specialist Hi-Rock …
What does the future hold in store for Dorel Home?
During period of lackluster demand for home furnishings, company reveals restructuring effort that will reduce headcount by 5%, generate $6.5 million in savings MONTREAL — …
February furniture store sales down 10.1% from last year
Sector continues to struggle as consumers delay large-ticket purchases WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales fell more than 10% in February compared to the same month …
Kuka Home signs licensing partnership with Southern California designer Becki Owens
20-piece Becki Owens Home x Kuka Home collection will debut at April High Point Market HIGH POINT — Full-line upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has signed …
Premarket kicks off spring market cycle
Slow economy creates uncertainty despite some aggressive — and aggressively priced — product introductions HIGH POINT — Battling a tepid retail environment with some of …
People seen at premarket spring 2024
Every six months, retailers from around the country come to see the latest product introductions about a month before the spring and fall High Point …
Rifle Paper Co. expands furniture line in partnership with Cloth & Co.
Collection now includes 19 pieces available in 21 fabrics WINTER PARK, Fla. — Lifestyle home décor, accessories and stationary retailer Rifle Paper Co. has added …
