Culp announces executive transition for upholstery fabrics division
Newly named EVP Mary Beth Hunsberger will succeed Boyd Chumbley as president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics later this year HIGH POINT — Culp Inc. has …
Category: Manufacturing
Ashley Furniture launches Careers Program to boost employee skills, career advancement
ECRU, Miss. — On Jan. 4, Ashley Furniture Industries LLC celebrated its recently launched Careers Program at the company’s Advanced Manufacturing facility in Ecru, Mississippi. The …
New Jersey bankruptcy court OKs sale of Z Gallerie e-commerce assets to Karat Home
Transaction is expected to close around Jan. 15 HACKENSACK, N.J. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has approved the sale …
Universal Furniture adds dining chairs to domestic custom upholstery program
HIGH POINT — Universal Furniture is expanding its special-order upholstery capabilities in its Conover, North Carolina, facility, making it a custom resource not only for …
New furniture orders rise 12% in October
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights survey also cites 13% decline in October shipments during same year-over-year period HIGH POINT — New furniture orders rose 12% in …
Consumer confidence rises in December
Buying plans for big-ticket items such as autos, homes and appliances also rose as consumers believe interest rates will stabilize WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about …
John Anthony Scarsella Jr. dies at age 81
Industry veteran was steadfast in his support of North American furniture manufacturing NAPLES, Fla. — John Anthony Scarsella, Jr., an industry veteran who devoted many …
American HF Hall of Fame Foundation seeks nominations for Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation is seeking nominations for the Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award, given during the April …
2023 was not an easy year for the furniture industry. Will 2024 be any better?
Issues ranging from tip-over regulations to closings and bankruptcies created both challenges and opportunities HIGH POINT — The year 2023 started with one of the …
Karat Home seeks to buy Z Gallerie e-commerce assets
Court hearing for proposed sale is planned for Dec. 28 HACKENSACK, N.J. — Karat Home, a home textile and furniture e-commerce company based in Texas, …
