AHFA seeks delay in implementation of CPSC furniture stability rule
Petitioners also ask for an expedited review of a ‘staggeringly broad’ standard that ‘will outlaw the manufacturing of nearly every model of clothing storage furniture …
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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.
RHF purchase of Classic Leather adds much-needed capacity to its production
Company originally wanted to buy just a plant, but ended up buying an entire company to help fulfill its manufacturing needs CONOVER, N.C. — When …
Hancock & Moore adds capacity with additional manufacturing
Company parent converts part of existing building used for frame storage to production for luxury leather line TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Luxury leather upholstery manufacturer Hancock …
Otis Sawyer to retire as president, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands
TJ Linz, president of La-Z-Boy retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities next spring MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy announced this week that Otis Sawyer, a 29-year company …
Hooker Furnishings reports increases in fiscal Q3 sales, net income
Total revenues increased 13.6% from the same period last year, while domestic upholstery delivered its 7th consecutive double-digit gain MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported …
For some, Black Friday continues a run of holiday sales successes
HIGH POINT — Strong performance over last weekend’s Black Friday sales event has positioned some furniture retailers to have a strong finish to the year …
WARN Act violations at heart of lawsuits filed against United Furniture Industries
Attorneys representing former employees said the law is clearly on the workers’ side TUPELO, Miss. — A document obtained by Home News Now shows that …
AHFA seeks judicial review of CPSC mandatory furniture stability standard
Petitioners want to have all or parts of the rule vacated HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is seeking a judicial review of …
UFI transportation division being sued for failure to transport materials following closure
ABERDEEN, Miss. — United Furniture Industries is facing its first legal action from a client relating to its alleged failure to deliver materials to a …
Could WARN Act exemptions work in United’s favor?
UNC labor and employment law expert discusses how some employers can legally avoid giving employees 60-day notice of a facility closure HIGH POINT — Questions …
