The power of technology in a world of furniture backlogs and labor shortages
A panel of experts at last month’s Furniture Manufacturing Expo offers insights into investing in technology and balancing equipment needs with human talent HICKORY, N.C. …
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Doing more with less and other takeaways from Havertys second quarter
ATLANTA — Whenever I listen to a Havertys earnings call, the same three or four things always tend to pack the biggest punch for me. …
October IBIA Expo in Turkey offers bedding supply chain solutions
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Bedding manufacturers seeking to diversify their supply chain may find solutions at this autumn’s Mattress Supply Industry & Technology Fair. The IBIA …
GTRsuite launches Lead Prediction Engine
The last time Home News Now spoke to GTRsuite co-founder Steve Baxter, he talked about Coaster’s Lead Generation Engine, the latest in the company’s product portfolio of furniture industry …
October 22-26 High Point Market to feature 1,000 permanent showrooms, temporary exhibits
HIGH POINT, N.C. – (August 5, 2022) – International Market Centers (IMC) will present 1,000+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits featuring fresh, new furniture, décor, lighting, …
MLily USA begins production on 2 new collections shown in Las Vegas
Products expected to ship in the fall KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2022) – MLILY USA plans to begin U.S. production on two new mattress collections introduced at …
NEST Decor names Chris Scarborough director, operations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chris Scarborough has been named director, operations for full-line furniture, accessories and decor retailer NEST Decor. He comes to the company from …
Tempur Sealy International names Chris Caune Retail Edge Activation Manager
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Bedding manufacturer Tempur Sealy International has named Chris Caune Retail Edge Activation Manager. In this role, he will help oversee the company’s …
Richloom purchase of Chambers Fabrics pays off in period of supply chain woes
Domestic capacity, speed to market keeps company resilient as a supplier to the domestic upholstery industry HIGH POINT — When Richloom Weaving purchased the fabric …
Doug Bassett’s thoughts on business, disruption and other events of the past 2 years
In a letter to HNN’s editor-in-chief, the president of Vaughan-Bassett says the industry’s whipsaw from no business during a lockdown to boom times and then …
