A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked …
Category: Manufacturing
MillerKnoll named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Greenest Companies
ZEELAND, Mich. – MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, has been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Greenest Companies. This list recognizes the …
Ashley welcomes nearly 1,000 students across US for Manufacturing Month tours
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries concluded a successful Manufacturing Month celebration, welcoming nearly 1,000 students to its manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and …
Smith Leonard report: Furniture orders, shipments down from August 2024
New orders were down 3% and shipments were down 6% from a year ago HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments of residential furniture were …
A look back at private equity investments in the furniture industry
The American furniture business was built by families — craftsmen who measured success in legacy, quality and relationships, not quarterly earnings. Over time, private equity …
Modular Closets moving from New Jersey to North Carolina
Manufacturer of customizable closet systems will invest $30 million in renovation of former Sara Lee plant in Kernersville KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A manufacturer of customizable …
Kuka Home opens 840,000-square-foot plant, R&D facility in Ho Chi Minh City region
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has opened a new 840,000-square-foot manufacturing facility just north of Ho Chi Minh City. It …
Made In America losing its appeal
To stay competitive, domestic brands must emphasize quality, customization, convenience and storytelling HIGH POINT — Americans have long claimed a soft spot for “made in …
IHFRA voices concerns about tariffs to President Trump
HIGH POINT –– The Independent Home Furnishings Representatives Association, which represents over 1,500 independent sales professionals across the U.S., has formally submitted a letter to …
Lumber, cabinet tariffs could raise the price of housing
Imports of kitchen cabinets are subject to 25% rate, which rises to 50% Jan. 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — With the recent announcement regarding Section 232 …
