Kingsdown names Gene Pierce global chief operating officer
MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer Kingsdown has named Gene Pierce as its global chief operating officer. He replaces former chief operating officer Eric Spencer. …
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Roy Calcagne to retire as president, CEO of Craftmaster this fall
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – Roy Calcagne, the long-time president and CEO of upholstery manufacturer Craftmaster Furniture is retiring this fall the company said Monday. Calcagne has …
Klaussner names David Cybulski president and CEO
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Whole home resource Klaussner Home Furnishings, has named Chief Financial Officer David Cybulski President and Chief Executive Officer. Cybulski has served as …
Wayfair reduces global workforce by 5%
BOSTON – Wayfair said it is cutting its global workforce by 5%, a move that will affect some 870 employees. The reduction also includes about …
AHFA Summit provides window into new tip-over testing methods
If approved by the ASTM members, these methods could be part of an updated standard as early as this fall COLFAX, N.C. – Attendees of …
High inventories, drop in consumer demand hit home at Dorel Industries
Company reports drop in Q2 sales, earnings due to marketplace challenges MONTREAL — The results of Dorel Industries’ latest earnings report for the second quarter …
Import data reveals dramatic shift duties have had on global mattress sourcing
Countries such as Indonesia and Mexico maintained strong positions while Vietnam and Turkey shipments dropped HIGH POINT — Import figures published by investment banking firm …
Tip-over takes center stage at this week’s AHFA Summit
Two speakers will provide updates on what to expect with new proposed testing methods and federal STURDY Act legislation COLFAX, N.C. — The looming prospect …
JCooper USA adds second upholstery production line
New capacity will allow the manufacturer to produce 300 pieces per day, up from the previous 150 per day VARDAMAN, Miss. – Upholstery manufacturer JCooper …
Lower prices are here
Lower container rates, materials costs help companies make adjustments as they look to boost business in the second half HIGH POINT — Furniture manufacturers and …
