Malaysia shutdown woes continue
Furniture importers expect longer lead times as Covid lockdown could drag into September KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – When the Malaysian government extended a Covid-19 related …
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Natuzzi is turning its High Point showroom building into a multi-tenant ‘Casa Italia’
HIGH POINT — Natuzzi Americas is turning its ship-shaped showroom building here into Casa Italia — a multi-tenant building that it said will house the …
Furniture resources juggle tight summer market schedule
From double sampling to staggering introductions to prioritizing in-line goods, suppliers make tough calls to cover Las Vegas and High Point Premarket territory LAS VEGAS …
AHFA foundation awards 4 grants totaling $44K for 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation awarded $44,000 in grants for 2021, with a focus on scholarships for training …
MLILY USA parent signs lease for second Arizona factory
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The parent company of leading mattress manufacturer MLILY USA, China-based Healthcare Co. Ltd., has taken another step toward its strategy of increasing its …
Case goods options tighten for retailers
Some domestic producers are turning away new accounts to lower lead times, order backlogs GALAX, Va. — Retailers wanting product from domestic case goods manufacturers …
Ethan Allen changing ticker symbol to ETD
Dan Grow also steps down from executive post as senior vp, business development DANBURY, Ct – Upholstery and case goods manufacturer Ethan Allen Interiors said …
MLILY transforms Las Vegas showroom into an outdoor adventure
The move underscores partnership with nonprofit Special Spaces KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Leading mattress manufacturer MLILY USA will spotlight its MLILY Kids JAMA Collection – a juvenile sleep product line designed …
Vietnam extends lockdown
Suppliers warn industry to brace for impact HIGH POINT — The Vietnam government extended and mandated lockdown to at least Aug. 15, and some furniture …
Hickory Chair President Kevin Bowman steps down
HICKORY, N.C. — Industry veteran Kevin Bowman has stepped down from his position as president of luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer Hickory Chair, the …
