MAE report: US furniture exports rose 10.1% in 2022
Mexico and Canada remain the largest markets for US-made products while China and the Middle East continue to falter RICHMOND, Va. — Furniture exports rose …
Category: Expansion strategies
Will Tempur Sealy’s acquisition of Mattress Firm bring new opportunities?
What’s going to happen once Tempur Sealy completes is acquisition of Mattress Firm sometime next year? That’s the big question in the industry right now, …
Bellini Modern Living expands quick-ship domestic upholstery offerings
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario – The growing popularity of Bellini Modern Living’s new made-in-Canada, quick-ship custom upholstery line has led the company to add a fourth group: …
Compass Sleep Products launches on-site parts, repair center
GREENVILLE, Fla. — Compass Sleep Products has launched an on-site Parts & Repair Center to address the nationwide need for large-scale equipment repair and maintenance …
Wright’s Furniture & Flooring breaks ground for new warehouse
DIETERICH, Ill. – Wright’s Furniture & Flooring, a fifth-generation family-owned business will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony today, May 11, for the construction of its …
Spring Air International joins BrandSource buying group
WOBURN, Mass. –Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International, is expanding its retail reach once again, this time by joining the BrandSource® buying group …
Flexsteel conference call further maps out growth initiatives
Company plans to combat slowdown with aggressive, targeted product development, distribution strategy DUBUQUE, Iowa — A review of Flexsteel’s latest earnings call for its third …
Miskelly Furniture makes organizational changes
Caleb Miskelly, other former directors are promoted to key positions; Mark Waters returns as vice president of operations PEARL, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture has made …
Spring Air expands global footprint to Vietnam
WOBURN, Mass. – With a global footprint that already spans more than 50 countries, Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has signed a 10-year …
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 …
