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 …
Category: Manufacturing
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CPSC announces recall of 220 dressers sold on Wayfair.com
Units pose tip-over, entrapment hazard to children if not properly anchored to the wall WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced …
Many premarket conversations revolve around tariffs
Uncertainties are said to be causing some retailers to delay decisions on product purchases HIGH POINT — Tariffs dominated many conversations at the recently concluded …
Del Starnes joins Lexington Home Brands as VP, general manager of upholstery operations
HIGH POINT, NC – Lexington Home Brands aas named industry veteran Del Starnes as vice president and general manager of the company’s upholstery operations. In …
