Howard Miller execs share insights into company’s success as domestic producer
ZEELAND, Mich. — In late June, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell visited the manufacturing facilities of Howard Miller and sister company Hekman Furniture. In …
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Inside Howard Miller’s Michigan manufacturing facilities
ZEELAND, Mich. — Earlier this summer, Home News Now had the opportunity to visit Howard Miller’s 300,000-square-foot plant here in western Michigan, an area once …
Survey predicts consumers will be looking for deals in all product segments
If the old chestnut about misery loving company is true, then the home furnishings sector should not feel alone — especially when the topic centers …
Furniture First launches website to support new High Point building
HIGH POINT — Furniture First, a national buying group for independent retailers, has launched a new website in support of their new High Point building. FurnitureFirstonMain.com will serve …
Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
WASHINGTON – Starting Sept. 1, furniture manufacturers and retailers must comply with new furniture safety requirements. Clothing storage furniture, such as dressers, must meet stability …
Survey: June furniture orders rose 23% from last year
Backlogs also continue to come down, falling in line with current business conditions HIGH POINT — New furniture orders reported by manufacturers and distributors rose …
Providence Enterprises opens new Ashley showroom in Morristown, Tennessee
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – On Aug. 10, 2023, Providence Enterprises, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its new 27,000 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at 130 Terrace …
Martin Furniture doubles showroom presence at High Point Market
HIGH POINT – Case goods manufacturer Martin Furniture is doubling its showroom presence here during the October High Point Market by occupying additional space across …
China licensee’s Kingsdown Day celebration nets record number of mattress sales in 12 hours
MEBANE, N.C. – Every year, Kingsdown’s China licensee, Roth Bedding Technology International Limited (better known as “Kingsdown China”), celebrates the brand’s birthday by hosting a “Kingsdown Day” …
Consumer confidence drops in August
Lower index erases gains seen in June and July as consumers deal with higher gas prices and interest rates WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence fell in …
