Canton, N.C.-based Lawson Design looks to re-emerge from recent flooding
Business was among those that sustained thousands of dollars in damages from downpours caused by Tropical Storm Fred CANTON, N.C. — Major flooding in this …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
American Fireglass CEO discusses the importance of treating employees right
In December of 2020, Matt Doll, CEO of American Fireglass, realized that the pandemic was taking a mental toll on his employees, so he decided …
Norwalk Furniture unveils Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Initiative aims to help upholstery manufacturer remain competitive by retaining and recruiting workers over the long-term NORWALK, Ohio — In a move meant to help …
Blog: 6 reasons why sustainability means growth
By Jay Carlson In the business world, change of direction doesn’t happen quickly. Except during a pandemic. Suddenly and dramatically, sweeping changes in behavior and …
Blog: New HNN team member reflects on career covering the industry
After about 18 straight years covering the furniture industry – by far the longest stretch I’ve worked at a single publication – a flood of …
Las Vegas Market product preview
The summer Las Vegas Market is nearly upon us, and these are some of the fresh designs you can find at the show, taking place August 22-26.
Is the early buy back for outdoor?
Casual News Now spoke to multiple manufacturers who said the recently concluded ICFA Preview Show was the busiest they’ve ever had. “It was more like …
Trademark Global acquires Bolton Furniture
Purchase adds case goods to ecommerce player’s growing consumer product assortment MORRISVILLE, Vt. – Trademark Global LLC, a supplier of consumer goods to large online …
Blog: How to get news coverage
Let’s start with the press release One of the more memorable phone calls I received as a rookie reporter covering home furnishings came from a …
Hickory Chair President Kevin Bowman steps down
HICKORY, N.C. — Industry veteran Kevin Bowman has stepped down from his position as president of luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer Hickory Chair, the …
