CPSC announces recall of canopy beds sold on Costco.com
Manufacturer has received 5 reports of bed beam collapsing, including 4 that have resulted in injuries WASINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission …
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US upholstery producers brace for foam price increases
A fire at a major chemical producer in mid-March also has reportedly limited availability, placing some companies on allocation HIGH POINT — Rising foam prices …
Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – Higher-income earners seek value in design services
While many seek out designers for their projects, many are discerning in how they spend their money, including looking for the best financing options HIGH …
Bassett Furniture reports 2.2% drop in Q1 revenue
Decrease was led by decline in retail revenue and partially offset by slight increase in wholesale revenue BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a drop …
Furniture store sales lag behind other sectors for 1st 2 months of the year
Sales were down 5.6% from February 2025 and also were down 1% from January WASHINGTON — Year-over-year furniture store sales fell for the sixth month …
Talk of oil-related price increases heats up
With increases of raw materials averaging around 12%, sources note this could raise FOB prices 6%-8% HIGH POINT — Rising prices of raw materials, some …
Legacy Classic | Modern launching standalone casual dining program
The groups being shown during the spring market cycle are largely transitional in styling to suit the casual design preferences of today’s consumers HIGH POINT …
CPSC announces recall of more than 250,000 defective plastic tip restraints
Units can break over time, leading to possible tip-over and entrapment incidents that can harm children, older adults WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product …
Universal Furniture celebrates opening of new upholstery plant in North Carolina
200,000-square-foot operation replaces the company’s former Southern Furniture facility in Conover, North Carolina, that it acquired in 2019 HILDEBRAN, N.C. — Universal Furniture’s move into …
Aria Designs to launch US-made upholstery program
Line seeks to offer a growing customer base of designers and independent retailers both custom options and speed to market HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer …
