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 …
Category: Manufacturing
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. …
Bellini Modern Living touts quick ship program
RICHMOND HILL, Canada – Bellini Modern Living announces it can ship virtually all of its orders within one week, thanks to its in-stock positions with existing …
Latexco US earns GOLS certification for NaturalFoam product line
LAVONIA, Ga. – Latexco US has received GOLS certification for its NaturalFoam™ line of natural latex mattress cores, toppers and pillows. NaturalFoam™ GOLS certified products are …
King Koil names Don Pflug vice president, operations
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Mattress manufacturer King Koil has named industry veteran Don Pflug, vice president, operations. He was most recently with Southerland, where he was …
Bassett Furniture’s BenchMade moves the needle on domestic case goods
Solid wood furniture made in Martinsville and Bassett, Va. has become a major part of the company’s wood assortment MARTINSVILLE, Va. – In recent years, …
Urban Roads expands upholstery offerings out of Mexico
Company is sourcing from multiple plants, offering an even wider selection of sofas and sectionals HIGH POINT — Importer Urban Roads said it has expanded …
Furniture sources slash SKUs to improve product flows in climate of high demand, short supply
Decisions involving “what matters the most?” to retailers means being able to produce goods that can ship as soon as possible HIGH POINT — When …
A closer look at Riverside’s new showroom
In June, Riverside Furniture occupied its new showroom at 401 S. Main St., a former YMCA building that was converted into permanent showroom and office space for the Fort Smith, Ark.-based case goods importer.
Groupe Bermex showroom move reflects shift in strategy
Company narrows focus to two core solid wood furniture brands, Bermex and Dinec HIGH POINT — When Canadian brands Bermex and Dinec move to their …
