Manufacturer Kroehler Furniture ceases operations
Company produced upholstery exclusively for retailer American Signature, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Nov. 22 CONOVER, N.C. — Kroehler Furniture, which produced upholstery for …
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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.
President Trump delays additional tariffs on upholstery, cabinets and vanities for another year
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced last week that the government will delay increasing tariffs on imported upholstery, kitchen cabinets and vanities for another year. However, …
Investor group seeks to revive Stanley Furniture brand
Product initially will be sold direct to consumers on company website, other e-commerce platforms HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — A group of investors is …
Peachtree Works expands domestic capabilities of Braxton Culler, Classic Home
Company officials detail plans moving forward for former Klaussner upholstery manufacturing operation in Candor, North Carolina CANDOR, N.C. — With its purchase of some 400,000 …
CPSC announces recall of wall beds sold on Lowes.com and HomeDepot.com
Agency said units pose a fall hazard that can harm consumers WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of …
Purchase of Southern Motion, Fusion brands boosts Man Wah’s global manufacturing footprint
With an estimated 2.5 million-plus square feet in capacity, the move gives the upholstery manufacturer its first US production, placing it closer to its 2nd-largest …
Furniture store sales rise .5% from October 2024
Slight increase on home furnishings spending is the smallest gain so far this year WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales managed a meager .5% gain from …
Legacy of MacKenzie-Dow continues under Charleston Forge
Combined capabilities of both companies offer retailers a domestic manufacturing powerhouse with a strong solid wood and mixed materials story MORGANTON, N.C. — When furniture …
Style remains a top consideration for those in the market for furniture
5th installment of Consumer Insights Now shows what’s been trending in the marketplace as we head into a new year HIGH POINT — In both …
CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Agency said units are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can injure or kill children WASHINGTON …
