Franchise Group bankruptcy decision expected today
Today is the big day for the Franchise Group bankruptcy, with a hearing on the ninth and perhaps final amended restructuring plan scheduled to begin …
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Woodbridge Furniture nearly doubles its production, distribution footprint
Recently completed project increases its custom capabilities and also sharpens lead times on wood furniture and upholstery THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Accent and occasional seating and …
CIN research shows new homeowners want design assistance in furnishing their new surroundings
Access to designer-specific financing also would encourage consumers to buy more expensive furniture HIGH POINT — In the fifth and final installment of Consumer Insights …
Logistics expert explains exemptions on reciprocal tariffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the IEEPA/reciprocal tariffs were implemented, an exception was granted to goods that were laden on a vessel prior to April 5 …
Kravet partners with Stanton on licensed carpet collection
WOODBURY, N.Y. — Stanton, a premier designer and supplier of high-end luxury flooring, announced it is partnering with luxury furniture resource Kravet on an exclusive …
Home News Now 125 Furniture & Bedding Retailers 2024 (Nos. 101-125)
Research Sponsored By: Welcome to the first of five installments in our fourth annual ranking of the Home News Now 125 Furniture and Bedding Retailers. The 125 listing is based on estimated 2024 furniture …
Housing construction activity falters in April
Building permits, housing starts and completions are all down from April 2024 while housing starts rise 1.6% from March WASHINGTON — April residential housing construction …
Longtime AFMA government affairs executive Joseph Gregory Gerard dies at age 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Joseph Gregory Gerard, a longtime government affairs executive with the former American Furniture Manufacturers Association, died April 29. He was 85. …
Will pause in tariffs help China regain footing in furniture?
While some industry officials have applauded the 90-day reprieve, furniture production that has already moved to Vietnam and other countries may not return HIGH POINT …
Report: Vietnam furniture shipments rose 21.6% in 2024
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis also shows the country’s strong growth was boosted by high levels of wood furniture production RICHMOND, Va. — Vietnam outpaced …
