A look at China’s role in the massive changes in US furniture manufacturing
The residential furniture industry has gone through massive changes over the past 40 years as globalization became a mainstay of production, supply chain and consumer …
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How tariffs on furniture are reshaping global supply chains and how manufacturers can build resilience
WASHINGTON — The global furniture industry has long depended on a complex network of international suppliers, materials and logistics providers. But new U.S. tariffs on …
AICO to show at winter Istanbul Furniture Fair
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO is participating in the International Istanbul Furniture Fair 2026, one of Europe’s largest furniture industry events. The …
Ashley licensee opens newest store in Saudi Arabia
DAMMAM, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia — Hamad M. Al Rugaib & Sons Trading Co. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,200-square-foot facility here marks a significant addition to …
President Trump delays additional tariffs on upholstery, cabinets and vanities for another year
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced last week that the government will delay increasing tariffs on imported upholstery, kitchen cabinets and vanities for another year. However, …
Investor group seeks to revive Stanley Furniture brand
Product initially will be sold direct to consumers on company website, other e-commerce platforms HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — A group of investors is …
Purchase of Southern Motion, Fusion brands boosts Man Wah’s global manufacturing footprint
With an estimated 2.5 million-plus square feet in capacity, the move gives the upholstery manufacturer its first US production, placing it closer to its 2nd-largest …
Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America
HIGH POINT – Natuzzi S.p.A. has named David Workman as chief commercial officer wholesale, North America. With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry …
Al Mansoor Group opens 1st Ashley store in Eswatini
MATSAPHA, Eswatini — In September, Al Mansoor Group proudly unveiled its first Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,276 sq. ft. facility, located at Plot 186t Cnr of Ludvonga and Lomawa Street, Shop U3 and U4 Matsapha Lifestyle Centre, Matsapha, …
La-Z-Boy to exit non-core case goods, upholstery segments
Move would impact American Drew and Kincaid wood furniture divisions, Kincaid upholstery and the company’s UK upholstery manufacturing operations MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy has announced …
