CPSC asks court to deny AHFA request for stay of new furniture stability standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to deny a request to …
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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.
Shifman promotes 2 key sales leaders
NEWARK, N.J. — Luxury mattress producer Shifman Mattresses has promoted two of its key sales leaders. The company has named Josh Suresky business development manager …
Martin Furniture names Cheryl Whyers ebusiness, retail ecommerce manager
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Home office, media and accent furniture specialist Martin Furniture has hired Cheryl Whyers, a digital marketing and e-commerce sales professional, to …
Crate and Barrel recalls 285 cribs due to possible fall hazard
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Retailer Crate and Barrel has recalled 285 cribs due to a fall hazard that can occur when the mattress support pins can …
Kingsdown launches hospitality division
Company names industry veteran Vince Nicholson to lead initiative MEBANE, N.C. — Luxury bedding manufacturer Kingsdown announced it has created a new hospitality division to …
Lane, United Furniture workers will soon have their day in court
Company also will have its chance to explain ‘unforeseen circumstances’ leading to its unfortunate and sudden demise TUPELO, Miss. — On paper there are at …
Big Lots looks to fill voids created by United, Lane
Products supplied by both manufacturers represented 7% of merchandise purchases thus far in 2022 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Given its latest quarterly performance, Big Lots didn’t …
GXO Logistics to close Kenosha Wisconsin warehouse facilities in February 2023
KENOSHA, Wisc. — Logistics services provider GXO Logistics is closing its general warehouse and storage facilities here, a move that will impact 146 workers starting …
The high cost of compliance
AHFA says costs associated with furniture stability standard are much higher than CPSC estimates HIGH POINT — The cost of complying with the Consumer Product …
Winter Asia show circuit is just around the corner
Dates are set for typical show timelines between late February and late March, marking a return to normal schedules for many of these important events …
