Tough times result in tough measures for a challenged industry
Rising container costs result in actions including freight surcharges and price hikes HIGH POINT — Rising container rates that are occurring in a still slow …
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Remembering Tom Lias
Many mourn a figure they described as not only passionate about the industry, but one who also was empathetic in the way he interacted with …
American Leather finding success with Shop-in-Shop at retail
Concept highlights design and lifestyle elements of company’s motion and stationary lines, allowing consumers to customize options DALLAS — Upholstery manufacturer American Leather, known for …
Miskelly to open its 7th location in Starkville, Mississippi
Soft opening is set for mid-July, with grand opening Aug. 1 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture is headed to Northern Mississippi to open its newest …
Mark Thatcher named president of Malouf Home
Former president Eric Holmstead is now head of merchandising and global souring LOGAN, Utah — As part of a restructuring announced this week, Malouf Home …
May housing completions rise slightly from May 2023
However, building permits and housing starts decreased during the same period, indicating continued softness in some new development WASHINGTON — May housing completions rose slightly …
Acima Leasing to provide LTO services to Slumberland customers
PLANO, Texas — Acima Leasing, a provider of lease-to-own (LTO) solutions and a business division of Upbound Group, Inc. is partnering with Home News Now 125 retailer …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo offers a glimpse into state of industry
Hoping for a rebound early next year, many suppliers offer solutions for manufacturing and retail partners that are seeking efficiencies and ways to cut costs …
Inside the Furniture Manufacturing Expo
HICKORY, N.C. This past week, Home News Now attended the annual Furniture Manufacturing Expo where it got to visit with a number of suppliers to …
May furniture store sales fall 6.8% from May 2023
Sector remains the worst performing of retail segments tracked by the government as consumers continue to pull back spending on some big-ticket purchases WASHINGTON — …
