May furniture store sales rise 8.8% from May 2024
Sector reports its 9th straight year-over-year increase since last September WASHINGTON — Furniture stores had another banner month in May as sales rose 8.8% from …
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Furniture Manufacturing Expo creates opportunities for industry suppliers, manufacturers
June 11-12 event at the Hickory Metro Convention Center showcases products, materials and services from more than 100 exhibitors HICKORY, N.C. — Seeking to bolster …
A few initiatives suppliers may consider for pricing in today’s volatile tariff times
Let’s call a spade a spade … or, in this case, a tariff a tariff. To say that President Trump’s seemingly ever-changing tariff mandates have …
At Home bankruptcy declaration identifies key challenges the business faced heading into Chapter 11
Factors ranged from a slow housing market to competition from online shopping, culminating in the economic chaos created by Trump tariffs COPPELL, Texas — Despite …
President Trump announces trade deal with China
WASHINGTON — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a new trade deal with China whereby all Chinese imports will now …
Report says reshoring gains momentum, but not in furniture industry
Industry jobs created in 2024 represent less than 1% of the total 244,940 created through reshoring and foreign direct investment WASHINGTON — Reshoring continues to …
Seen at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025
HICKORY, N.C. — Home furnishings industry suppliers from around the country gathered here this week to showcase their latest products, materials and services aimed at …
Hooker Furnishings to cut costs by an additional $15M this fiscal year
Move aims to enhance profitability, operational efficiency and long-term shareholder value MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has announced plans to cut costs by $15 million …
Ashley expansion continues with new west Florida distribution center, Las Vegas store
LAKELAND, Fla. — With 75 stores to serve in Florida, Ashley Furniture has acquired a 705,000-square-foot facility in Lakeland, Florida, between Tampa and Orlando, according …
Steel, aluminum tariffs likely will impact domestic furniture industry
Upholstery manufacturers and some metal furniture producers are keeping an eye on global sourcing to maintain pricing and quality WASHINGTON — The recent doubling of …
