Court filing cites key factors leading to the demise of Bestar, Bush Furniture
High levels of unsold inventory post-pandemic were a major factor, but so was a $4 million settlement related to a July 2018 Bestar wall bed …
Category: International
Import figures reveal strongest manufacturing areas for key categories
Vietnam remained the top resource for wood furniture and upholstery, while China was the largest resource for metal furniture HIGH POINT — Earlier this spring, …
Export data reveals top categories, markets for US-made furniture
While overall shipments were down, certain markets proved to be fertile sales territory for wood furniture in particular RICHMOND, Va. — The latest furniture export …
Bestar, US affiliates including Bush Industries file for Chapter 15 bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del. — Canadian RTA manufacturer Bestar Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries including Bestar USA Bush Industries and E-Solutions Furniture Group have filed Chapter 15 …
MotoMotion’s market mojo dissected
A deep dive on Palliser Furniture’s new ‘partner’ Nature abhors a vacuum, and humans don’t like it one little bit, either. So, in the absence …
Cozey expands global reach with Australian e-commerce launch
The Canada-based home furnishings brand targets growth beyond North America MONTREAL, QUEBEC — Montreal-based home furnishings retailer Cozey is expanding its global footprint once again. …
Bedscape Corp. opens newest Ashley showroom in Manila
PARAÑAQUE, Metro Manila – On April 4, Bedscape Corp. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 4,650-square-foot facility, located at Ayala Manila Bay, Fourth Floor, Ayala Malls, Manila Bay Aseana Ave. Parañaque City, National Capital Region, …
Canadian union voices alarm over closure of 2 Quebec RTA manufacturers
Closures were announced within a day of each other, impacting nearly 250 jobs QUEBEC — Two major Canadian RTA furniture manufacturers have announced closures within …
Norway-based workplace seating resource Flokk acquires Spec Furniture from Sauder
With the acquisition, close to half of Flokk’s $550 million in revenues will be generated in North America OSLO, Norway — Norway-based workplace seating manufacturer …
Frost Law officials to be in High Point to help assist with tariff refunds
Firm encourages importers to set up meetings at market to discuss ways they can get their money back as soon as possible HIGH POINT — …
