CPSC holding Aug. 17 webinar on mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is hosting a webinar on the requirements of the STURDY (Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable Dressers on Youth) …
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.
SSB names Rob Burch chief operating officer
Executive will oversee company’s network of manufacturing facilities in the US and Canada DORAVILLE, Ga. – Serta Simmons Bedding has appointed Robert Burch to its …
Are inventories finally starting to level?
Department of Commerce data shows that retail and wholesale inventories may be getting closer to pre-pandemic levels HIGH POINT — For months on end, inventories …
BoConcept launching new fall collection Sept. 1
Latest introduction blends modern design with soft curves in upholstery and wood furniture HERNING, Denmark — Danish lifestyle retailer BoConcept is launching a new collection …
Purple Innovation reports declines in Q2 net revenues
Company’s net loss also widens to $37.6 million, from $22 million last year LEHI, Utah — Mattress resource Purple Innovation reported decreases in net revenues …
Spectra Home teams up with Magnolia Network’s Tamara Day for licensed collection
Line will include sofas, sectionals, chairs, benches, swivel chairs and ottomans available in fabrics and leathers HIGH POINT — Upholstery resource Spectra Home is partnering …
Restwell Mattress Co. recalls 100 crib mattresses sold at Room & Board
Units do not comply with some provisions of federal safety standard for crib mattresses, pose suffocation hazard to infants EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Restwell Mattress …
Park Hill names Paul Watson executive VP, sales and marketing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Furniture and accessories specialist Park Hill has named Paul Watson executive vice president, sales and marketing, a new position. He comes …
Klaussner WARN Act notice states it plans to lay off 884 workers in North Carolina
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Klaussner Home Furnishings has submitted a WARN Act Notice with the North Carolina Department of Commerce that has alerted the department of …
Bradington-Young’s custom model helps it succeed in challenging times
Demand from designers, clients fuels demand for domestic offerings in motion, stationary upholstery line HICKORY, N.C. — Domestic upholstery resource Bradington-Young saw its share of …
