Top Journalists in Furniture and Related Products
Russell Bienenstock Furniture World Magazine
Editorial Director/CEO of Furniture World, the industry’s oldest continuously published trade title, leading coverage for furniture retailers across North America. Specialties: Independent furniture retail, merchandising, marketing, industry leadership features.
Jennifer Bringle Home News Now / Casual News Now
Design/Independent Retail Editor at Home News Now and (as of March 2025) returning Editor-in-Chief of Casual News Now; longtime editor covering outdoor and home furnishings. Specialties: Outdoor/casual furniture, independent retail, design-focused retail, industry people/features.
Chelsie Butler Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB)
Executive Editor of Kitchen & Bath Business (official publication of NKBA/KBIS), covering kitchen/bath products and showrooms that intersect with case goods and related home categories. Specialties: Kitchen & bath cabinetry, surfacing, appliances; showroom and product trends (related categories to furniture).
Bobby Dalheim Furniture Today
Senior Editor (Case Goods and Global Sourcing) at Furniture Today; reports on sourcing dynamics, freight/tariffs and major market introductions. Specialties: Case goods, global sourcing, tariffs/supply chain, product launches, market coverage.
Beth English BedTimes / Sleep Savvy (ISPA)
Editorial Director of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy (ISPA), overseeing coverage of the bedding supply chain and retail best practices. Specialties: Mattress manufacturing and retail, industry research, standards and trends.
Clint Engel Home News Now
Executive Editor at Home News Now; veteran retail reporter known for deep coverage of Top 100 furniture and mattress retailers. Specialties: Top 100 furniture retailers, M&A, retail strategy, store operations.
Diane Falvey Furniture, Lighting & Decor
Editor-in-Chief of Furniture, Lighting & Decor, directing coverage across lighting, home decor and furniture for retailers and designers. Specialties: Lighting and decor, furniture for design/retail channels, market awards and trends.
Cindy W. Hodnett Furniture Today
Executive Editor at Furniture Today with a focus on upholstery and fabric coverage for the furniture industry. Specialties: Upholstery, fabric/textiles for furniture, design/trend reporting.
Vicky Jarrett Furniture Today / BridgeTower Media
Group Managing Editor for BridgeTower Media’s Home Furnishings Division (including Furniture Today); long-time furniture trade editor and content leader. Specialties: Industry-wide editorial leadership, special projects, cross-brand initiatives within furniture media.
Karen M. Koenig Woodworking Network / FDMC
Senior Editor with Woodworking Network/FDMC, covering manufacturing-side news and data that shape case goods and components. Specialties: Furniture manufacturing (wood), FDMC 300, case goods, plant tours, M&A in components.
Thomas Lester Furniture Today
Retail Editor at Furniture Today, reporting on national and regional furniture chains, independents and market developments. Specialties: Furniture retail news, earnings, market coverage, Retail Stars-style features.
Andrea Lillo Designers Today
Executive Editor at Designers Today, covering the business of design and furniture/decor product for the trade. Specialties: Interior design business, furniture/decor for designers, market/product features.
Jennifer Marks Home Textiles Today
Editor-in-Chief of Home Textiles Today, leading coverage of bedding and home textiles across retail and manufacturing. Specialties: Home textiles (top of bed, soft goods), retail/brand strategy, supply chain.
Bill McLoughlin Furniture Today
Editor-in-Chief of Furniture Today; long-time home/gift/furnishings media leader and frequent industry speaker. Specialties: Industry analysis, leadership interviews, events/programming across furniture.
Fred Nicolaus Business of Home
Executive Editor at Business of Home, overseeing daily news and features on the interior design and home sector. Specialties: Design trade news, high-end home market analysis, media/editorial leadership.
Dave Perry Bedding News Now; BedTimes/Sleep Savvy
Veteran bedding journalist; contributing editor to BedTimes/Sleep Savvy and (since 2024) columnist/editor for Bedding News Now. Specialties: Bedding industry reporting, mattress retail/manufacturing, conferences and commentary.
Thomas Russell Home News Now
Editor-in-Chief at Home News Now; 25-year veteran covering case goods and sourcing across Asia, Mexico and the U.S. Specialties: Case goods, global sourcing, factory/trade show reporting, executive interviews.
Will Sampson Woodworking Network / FDMC
Editorial Director for Woodworking Network/FDMC and host of the Woodworking Network Podcast, focusing on the furniture and case goods manufacturing ecosystem. Specialties: Woodworking/furniture manufacturing, tooling/finishing, small-shop operations, product testing.
Warren Shoulberg Business of Home (contributor)
Longtime home furnishings retail columnist and analyst; regular contributor to Business of Home (and formerly Forbes/The Robin Report). Specialties: Home furnishings retail, market analysis, off-price and DTC trends, executive commentary.
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