Letter to the editor: Tip-over regulations ignore commonsense solutions
Why are we getting legislation on tip-over standards when literally nothing was done to enforce the anti-tip kits the furniture industry provided on the back …
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CPSC tip-over standard nearly impossible to comply with and horrific for retailers, panel says
In recognition of the potential impact the issue of furniture tip-over may have on the industry, the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association held a webinar last week …
Magniflex partners with LaDIFF to create ‘sleep as art’ concept
RICHMOND, Virginia– LaDIFF, a leading contemporary furniture retailer based here, has collaborated with leading Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, to merchandise ‘sleep as art.’ Unlike other furniture …
Versatile Credit data shows increase in demand for promotional financing
The numbers also show higher-income consumers are using more credit in order to hold onto cash MECHANICSBURG, Penn. — Data from credit aggregation and customer …
Patent litigation shows surprising rise in cases and parties
Make no mistake: Virtual reality, along with augmented reality, presents incredible levels of potential in the future of marketing, e-commerce, retail and, of course, gaming. …
Capturing the simple pleasures of life at home
Maybe you knew that Ikea’s largest franchisee, Ingka Group, annually conducts a comprehensive, global lifestyle and home survey and report, Life at Home, publishing it in …
Fairfield hosting 3rd Virtual Design Challenge
Upholstery and case goods source Fairfield is hosting its third Virtual Design Challenge, a program that highlights the importance of interior designers to hospitality clients — a …
Staying true to who we really are is the real win
We all want to win. We all want success. We all love a victory. We are evaluated, judged, recognized and rewarded on how we perform. …
AHFA explains CPSC product labeling requirements of new safety standard for clothing storage units
Editor’s note: On Thursday, the American Home Furnishings Alliance issued the following description of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s labeling required under its …
City Furniture latest to be sued by ARDI for 3D patent infringement
Patent infringement expert said these types of cases are expected to increase with the rise of the Metaverse TAMARAC, Fla. — City Furniture, based here, …
