Universal Furniture names Rick Lovegrove VP, upholstery
Industry veteran brings 25 years of industry experience to new position HIGH POINT — Universal Furniture has hired industry veteran Rick Lovegrove as vice president …
Category: Manufacturing
Dressers sold at Rooms To Go recalled because of tip-over, child entrapment hazard
This is the 2nd recall in 2 months of a unit sold exclusively at Rooms To Go that allegedly does not meet the requirements of …
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 …
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 …
BIA expands its presence in the Middle East, North Africa with new license agreement
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Bedding Industries of America (BIA) is significantly expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa with the signing of …
La-Z-Boy reports strong finish to Q4, fiscal year
Despite ongoing challenges in the housing market, the company remains profitable and maintains an operating cash flow of $158 million MONROE, Mich. — Citing a …
Leggett & Platt to close High Point plant
WARN Act notice received by the N.C. Department of Commerce this week said permanent closure of facility will impact 158 jobs HIGH POINT — Bedding …
Real family pursues a life beyond furniture manufacturing
The ceasing of operations at Oak Furniture West marks the end of an era for a nearly 50-year-old business SAN DIEGO — The closing of …
Industry downturn contributes to declines in fiscal Q1 sales, earnings at Hooker Furnishings
Company may look to major cost cuts to stem further losses moving forward MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in its consolidated net …
