Artificial Intelligence, furniture and the truth
Artificial Intelligence was a frequent point of conversation at the market this spring. We heard from three different CEOs. CEO 1 talked about how his …
Category: Education
Perhaps a student intern could help with your social media
As an academic adviser, one of my more cherished roles is connecting my students in communication, public relations and digital content development with industry, or …
Is the Avocado lawsuit only the beginning?
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Avocado Mattress alleging that the company falsely advertised its latex mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers as free of …
Walker Edison recalls 121,000 bunk beds
The slats of units can break while in use, posing an entrapment and fall hazard SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — RTA furniture specialist Walker Edison …
The challenges and advantages of direct-to-consumer sales
During the recent furniture market, I heard lots of chatter about how the pandemic leveled the playing field — specifically between retailers and suppliers. The …
Sourcing expert: Mexico still has advantages for furniture industry
Raine Mahdi, founder of sourcing platform Zipfox, says country’s proximity to US market remains a key advantage SAN DIEGO — Recall how at the height …
Thoughts on optimism and what it really means
Living life as an optimist is a better way to live and improve results. Studies indicate optimists live longer, have less stress, are better problem solvers …
CPSC: Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
Federal safety rule for clothing storage units is based on updated ASTM F2057-23 that CPSC staff finds meets the requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — …
Employees are still working from home. What does that mean for commercial real estate – and the industry?
We all know how severely the pandemic impacted the home furnishings sector. Specifically, it decimated the global supply chain, resulted in severe shortages of raw …
Home style preferences mirror some prevalent furniture designs
Final Consumer Insights Now research reveals popular trends in the marketplace HIGH POINT — In the final segment of our latest Consumer Insights Now research, …
