FTC fines Williams Sonoma $3.17 million for violating made-in-USA order
Record penalty stems from 2020 order regarding the labeling of where products are made WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission announced that lifestyle furniture and …
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AHFA announces agenda for Aug. 7-8 Regulatory Summit
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance will hold its annual Regulatory Summit August 7-8 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community …
Andmore announces executive transition
Jonathan Pertchik to succeed longtime CEO Bob Maricich, Dorothy Belshaw named president LAS VEGAS — Bob Maricich, the longtime furniture industry executive who founded International …
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements
Manufacturer associations strongly oppose new rule In what it says is an effort to promote competition, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule this week …
CIN research addresses effect of interest rates on furniture sales
Current mortage-rate levels appear to be having a bigger impact on the purchase plans of younger versus older consumers HIGH POINT — There’s been a …
1,250 GhostBed mattresses recalled because of violation of federal flammability regulations
US Consumer Product Safety Commission says the units violate smoldering ignition requirements, posing a fire hazard to consumers WASHINGTON — Bedding manufacturers Innovative Bedding Solutions …
BIA names Paul Kenis VP of business development for the Midwest region
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Mattress manufacturer Bedding Industries of America has named Paul Kenis as its new vice president of business development for its Midwest …
Bedscape Corp. opens Ashley store in metro Manila
MAKATI, Metro Manila – On April 15, Bedscape Corp. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 9,569-square-foot Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located …
Eric Graham joins Surya as VP of key accounts
WHITE, Ga. — Rugs and home furnishings and décor resource Surya has named industry veteran Eric Graham vice president of key accounts for the company’s …
Crate & Barrel recalls 3,320 cribs in US and Canada because of possible fall hazard
Consumers have reported a dozen instances where mattress support pins have become loose NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Lifestyle retailer Crate & Barrel has recalled more than …
