Wayfair to lay off another 1,750 workers
BOSTON — Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair said Friday that it plans to lay off another 1,750 workers, which represents 10% of its global workforce. …
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Sherrill Furniture reduces lead times through investments in workers, equipment and capacity
New 150,000-square-foot plant in Conover is helping lower the backlog for key brands CONOVER, N.C. — Luxury upholstery and case goods manufacturer Sherrill Furniture said …
CPSC: Mandatory stability standard for clothing storage units remains valid
Agency says industry should follow its rule while it reviews the requirements of STURDY WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said in …
YOY furniture store sales barely budge during month of December
Segment continues to be one of the slowest growth areas tracked by the U.S. government WASHINGTON — Year-over-year brick-and-mortar furniture store sales for the month …
Furniture of America expanding outdoor furniture line at Las Vegas Market
Company has partnered with German outdoor resource greemotion on the 16 collections being introduced LAS VEGAS — Full-line furniture resource Furniture of America is expanding …
Dufresne Spencer Group to launch upper-end retail brand this spring
Worth & Co. store will be in a former Ashley location in the heart of the upscale River Oaks section of Houston HOUSTON — One …
Louis Shanks finds success in scaling back
Reduced weekend schedule helps create work-life balance for employees AUSTIN, Texas — Like many other retailers, Louis Shanks Furniture never has an easy time finding …
Hillsdale Furniture dismantles independent rep network
Company tells dealers it will service them directly through its new in-house customer service department Louisville, KY — In a letter sent to customers this …
Sean O’Connor reflects on new leadership role at Universal Furniture
New company president assumed responsibilities Jan. 1, replacing long-time executive Jeff Scheffer, who retired in late December HIGH POINT — On Jan. 1, Sean O’Connor …
Are noncompetes good or bad for the industry?
The FTC is proposing a new rule that would forbid the agreements, but it wants to hear from the public on the issue In all …
