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 …
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.
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 …
Home Depot reports 2.3% decline in fiscal Q1 sales
Company says slow start to spring season plus softness in consumer home improvement spending contributed to decline ATLANTA — Citing continued softness in some larger …
Furniture execs look ahead for growth opportunities
Market conversations offer insights into strategies to help spur business heading into the second half and beyond HIGH POINT — With the close of the …
Article.com recalls 4,640 swivel chairs
Base of chair can break, posing a fall hazard WASHINGTON — Online furnishings retailer Article.com has recalled 4,640 swivel chairs that pose a fall hazard. …
Interwoven offers aggressive product launches
Resources are expanding their lines with an eye on the recovery, not the current retail slowdown HIGH POINT — Textile and leather resources looking to …
Seen at Interwoven May 2024
Home News Now spent part of the week visiting fabric manufacturers and importers at the May 7-9 event in downtown High Point. As always, the …
Stickley retail stores offer window into consumer preferences in challenging times
Events help draw foot traffic, but company aims to succeed on more than just discounts MANLIUS, NY — As a manufacturer of luxury case goods …
