Breaking News: Former Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma exec purchases GJ Styles
Doug Diemoz closed on the deal on Friday, purchasing the company from GJ Styles Holdings HIGH POINT — A former executive with Crate & Barrel, …
Author: Thomas Russell
Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
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 …
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 …
May existing home sales fall 2.8% from May 2023
Despite rising inventory levels, home prices continue to rise, placing existing homes out of reach for many first-time buyers WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
Tough times result in tough measures for a challenged industry
Rising container costs result in actions including freight surcharges and price hikes HIGH POINT — Rising container rates that are occurring in a still slow …
Remembering Tom Lias
Many mourn a figure they described as not only passionate about the industry, but one who also was empathetic in the way he interacted with …
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 …
May housing completions rise slightly from May 2023
However, building permits and housing starts decreased during the same period, indicating continued softness in some new development WASHINGTON — May housing completions rose slightly …
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 …
