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Universal to shift domestic upholstery production from Conover to Hildebran, North Carolina

Universal to shift domestic upholstery production from Conover to Hildebran, North Carolina

HILDEBRAN, N.C. – Universal Furniture announced that it is moving its domestic upholstery manufacturing operations from Conover to Hildebran by the end of this year …

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Trump raises China tariff to 125%

Trump raises China tariff to 125%

WASHINGTON — On his Truth Social and X platforms, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on China are increasing to 125% effective immediately. This follows …

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Mark Schumacher to launch podcast on Home News Now

Mark Schumacher to launch podcast on Home News Now

10 out of 10 to address timely issues, developments with industry leaders across the retail and supply sides of the business HIGH POINT — Industry …

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Industry veterans speak out about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Industry veterans speak out about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

HIGH POINT — As President Trump’s “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs were announced Wednesday, home industry veterans found themselves attempting to gauge the impacts of these …

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Bermex Furniture purchase of Saloom presents  opportunities for both brands

Bermex Furniture purchase of Saloom presents opportunities for both brands

Sale is expected to close in the next few weeks, giving Bermex a strong foothold in US manufacturing WINCHENDON, Mass. — When a fire broke …

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Kuka Home names Jim Anthony EVP of sales

Kuka Home names Jim Anthony EVP of sales

Industry veteran brings 30 years of experience to the new position HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named industry veteran Jim Anthony executive …

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Kuka Home opens new Vietnam plant

Kuka Home opens new Vietnam plant

BINH DUONG, Vietnam — Kuka Home has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility in Binh Duong, Vietnam, adding 624,000 square feet of dedicated production space to …

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Smith Leonard: January residential furniture shipments up 4% from January 2024

Smith Leonard: January residential furniture shipments up 4% from January 2024

New orders were down 3% during the same year-over-year period HIGH POINT — January residential furniture shipments rose 4% from January last year and also …

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Bassett reports continued profitability in Q1, despite 5.1% drop in sales

Bassett reports continued profitability in Q1, despite 5.1% drop in sales

Wholesale segment of business also reports a boost in operating income representing 16.4% of sales BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a 5.1% drop in …

Bassett reports continued profitability in Q1, despite 5.1% drop in sales Read More
Trump tariffs could hit furniture imports hard

Trump tariffs could hit furniture imports hard

China faces additional 34% tariff, while Vietnam faces 46% rate WASHINGTON — Some of the furniture industry’s largest source countries would be hit with tariffs …

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