Universal’s deep dive into domestic upholstery
Late 2019 purchase of Southern Furniture presented challenges and opportunity for company’s move into U.S. manufacturing CONOVER, N.C. — When Universal Furniture purchased Southern Furniture …
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Thinking inside the (cardboard) box
I have a “go-to” joke whenever I meet or am otherwise forced to hang out with financial planners, investment bankers, crypto traders or the like. …
AHFA seeks delay in implementation of CPSC furniture stability rule
Petitioners also ask for an expedited review of a ‘staggeringly broad’ standard that ‘will outlaw the manufacturing of nearly every model of clothing storage furniture …
Year-end musings on the state of the industry
December is typically a month devoted to the holidays, gift buying, gift giving, holiday parties and saying goodbye (and often, good riddance) to the waning …
RHF purchase of Classic Leather adds much-needed capacity to its production
Company originally wanted to buy just a plant, but ended up buying an entire company to help fulfill its manufacturing needs CONOVER, N.C. — When …
Otis Sawyer to retire as president, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands
TJ Linz, president of La-Z-Boy retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities next spring MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy announced this week that Otis Sawyer, a 29-year company …
Hooker Furnishings reports increases in fiscal Q3 sales, net income
Total revenues increased 13.6% from the same period last year, while domestic upholstery delivered its 7th consecutive double-digit gain MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported …
For some, Black Friday continues a run of holiday sales successes
HIGH POINT — Strong performance over last weekend’s Black Friday sales event has positioned some furniture retailers to have a strong finish to the year …
WMC co-founder launches new virtual showroom platform
1 Click Design President Jack Kashani says the speed to market, business model and features are all better than those touted with his former Virtual …
WARN Act violations at heart of lawsuits filed against United Furniture Industries
Attorneys representing former employees said the law is clearly on the workers’ side TUPELO, Miss. — A document obtained by Home News Now shows that …
