IMM Cologne fair set for Jan. 14-18
Show will feature more than 800 exhibitors showing products in 10 halls at the Cologne Messe Fairground COLOGNE, Germany — IMM Cologne is returning to …
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Adven Group recalls 1,540 Nap Queen hybrid mattresses
CPSC says units pose a fire hazard as they do not meet the federal flammability standard MISSOURI CITY, Texas — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety …
SourceOne Ventures recalls more than 12,000 Murphy beds
Units can fall when not anchored properly to the wall, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard ANAHEIM, Calif. — Importer SourceOne Ventures has recalled more …
A closer look at Martin Furniture’s shift from Mexico to Asia
CEO Gil Martin shares insights on why the move makes sense for the company and its customers TIJUANA, Mexico — Martin Furniture’s shifting of its …
Furniture, community friends celebrate Ken Smith’s 54 years of service to the industry
HIGH POINT — On Dec. 6, industry and nonindustry friends came out to wish Smith Leonard partner Ken Smith the best in his retirement at …
Walmart expands licensed Pioneer Woman collection
Some of latest additions include accent chairs and ottomans in signature floral prints BENTON, Ark. — Ree Drummond’s inaugural furniture line in her licensed Pioneer …
Hooker Furnishings reports drop in fiscal Q3 sales, rise in net income
Overall 22.9% drop in consolidated sales reflects continued soft demand for home furnishings MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in sales for its …
CPSC accepts 2 tip-over warning labels with slightly different wording
AHFA says that ASTM Furniture Safety Subcommittee is working to correct the discrepancies HIGH POINT — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said that …
Martin Furniture shifts Mexico production to Vietnam and Malaysia
Move effectively ceases the manufacturing of home office and home entertainment furniture categories in its Tijuana maquiladora operation, which it has run for the past …
Sustainable Furnishings Council rebrand aims to foster education
Initiative coincides with new website and launch of SFC Academy and virtual learning platform planned for early 2024 HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Furnishings Council …
