La-Z-Boy plans for major growth in its DTC segment
Although it also seeks to grow its wholesale business, company expects retail to represent more than half its business in the next few years MONROE, …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
How resilient is the luxury market?
Will the U.S. economy fall into recession in 2023? Better economic minds than mine disagree on the likelihood. We know there are plenty of pain …
Smith Leonard acquires Hickory accounting firm Whisnant & Company
HIGH POINT – Smith Leonard PLLC (SL) announced it will acquire Hickory accounting firm Whisnant & Company LLP (Whisnant) effective January 1, 2023. The acquisition strengthens …
Trucking company sues Wells Fargo for denying access to commercial property being held at United Furniture Industries
ABERDEEN, Miss. — A trucking company here has filed a class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo alleging it and others have been denied access to …
Inside Universal Furniture’s domestic upholstery operations
Home News Now offers readers a glimpse of the manufacturing process for a category that is becoming more and more important to the whole home …
Home Meridian makes gains as it diversifies its customer base
Hooker Furnishings division’s transition from the unprofitable club channel segment is starting to show results MARTINSVILLE, Va. —As many in the industry know, the pandemic …
New ways of selling to and influencing consumers
Live sales have existed for a long time. The most notable example is QVC, where a recognizable host gets on TV, demonstrating and selling products …
Call for winter 2023 Las Vegas Market product submissions
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the upcoming winter Las Vegas Market, taking place Jan. 29-Feb. 2. To submit new or trending products, …
Hancock & Moore adds capacity with additional manufacturing
Company parent converts part of existing building used for frame storage to production for luxury leather line TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Luxury leather upholstery manufacturer Hancock …
IMC discusses plan for outdoor furniture in Atlanta
As January approaches, nearly 50 outdoor manufacturers are gearing up for the first Atlanta market since IMC purchased the Casual Market. Although the casual show …
