September Furniture Insights: Furniture orders decline 11% in August from July
Change marks first monthly decline since June 2020 HIGH POINT – New orders of residential furniture were down 11% in July compared to the same …
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IMC addresses leveraging retail reconnaissance in October Market Insights webinar
“The Art and Science of Store Checks” is October 5, 2021 HIGH POINT – As retailers enter the busy fourth quarter, International Market Centers (IMC) is …
U.S., Vietnam reach agreement on illegally harvested timber
Agreement suspends imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Vietnam relating to environmental concerns over wood supply chain WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of the United …
Competition for workers gets tougher as holidays approach
Retail and service sectors make a big push to recruit, posing a challenge for furniture retailers and manufacturers looking to draw from the same narrowing …
Blog: The return to ‘normal?’
Our home furnishings industry has enjoyed tremendous growth during COVID, as consumers are spending more time at the “home” to work and enjoy time together. …
Maitland-Smith launches European-made accessories, reintroduces Marge Carson case goods
Company is sourcing chandeliers, lamps and small decorative accessories from Italy, while Indonesia and Philippines continue to produce Marge Carson case goods HIGH POINT – …
Outdoor industry looks toward future at Casual Market
While this year’s Casual Market had lighter attendance than usual, manufacturers were glad to be able to spend quality time with retailers who did come, and share some of their new 2021 and 2022 product lines.
Sarreid partners with Live Furnish for 3D tech
WILSON, N.C. — Sarreid will work with image production platform company Live Furnish to create photo-realistic silhouettes and room scenes with Sarreid products and build out its 3D image library.
FMCA meets for first education conference in two years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Members of Furniture Manufacturers Credit Assn. met for the organization’s Fall Education Conference at the Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City here last month. …
Bob’s opens New Jersey distribution center
PISCATAWAY. N.J. — Bob’s Discount Furniture has opened a 622,230-square-foot state-of-the-art distribution center here as part of its continuing aggressive expansion strategy. The energy efficient …
