Tariffs are painful, but like it or not, they’re working
It’s understandable that many in our industry are feeling uneasy about the latest tariff measures. Change of this magnitude never comes without disruption. But the …
Category: Manufacturing
Industry veteran Adam Paxton dies at age 53
Editor’s Note: Home News Now is reprinting Adam Paxton’s obituary from the website of Pegues Funeral Directors TUPELO, Miss. — Albert Adam Paxton “Adam,” 53, …
Will furniture manufacturing jobs magically reappear with tariffs?
In a brief cabinet talk earlier this week, Trump again reiterates promises to return furniture manufacturing jobs to North Carolina, other former manufacturing hubs WASHINGTON …
Century Furniture names John Jokinen VP, upholstery
HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has named industry veteran John Jokinen as vice president of upholstery. In this position, Jokinen will oversee all sales and …
Trump administration plans investigation that could create furniture-specific tariffs
Initiative promises to bring furniture manufacturing jobs back to the US WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced a measure that could place further tariffs …
This week’s AHFA Regulatory Summit to address key issues
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is presenting its annual Regulatory Summit this week, Aug. 20-21 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical …
CPSC announces recall of 52,100 hybrid mattresses sold on Amazon
The agency also said the Chinese company that sold the products as Elitespace Home has not agreed to recall the mattresses or offer a remedy …
What are the implications of float glass, mirror duties on the furniture industry?
Potential duty rates of more than 300% could impact the cost of these types of materials imported from China or Malaysia WASHINGTON — Anytime there’s …
Report: New orders, shipments for residential furniture down slightly
However, Smith Leonard Furniture Insights reports that new orders were up 11% from April, while shipments were flat HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments …
Domestic wood manufacturers poised for tariff-related growth
20% tariffs on Vietnam could create some additional demand for US-made furniture HIGH POINT — Domestic case goods manufacturers are optimistic that a spike in …
