Report: Vietnam furniture shipments rose 21.6% in 2024
Mann, Armistead & Epperson analysis also shows the country’s strong growth was boosted by high levels of wood furniture production RICHMOND, Va. — Vietnam outpaced …
Category: Manufacturing
Malaysian International Furniture Fair sees increase in attendance from buyers, exhibitors
March 1-4 show also reports an increase in written orders during the event KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The 2025 edition of the Malaysian International Furniture …
U.S., China reach temporary reprieve on tariffs
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, the two countries announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs that will reduce U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. …
Spring Air adds Sound Sleep to licensee roster
Deal was the result of Sound Sleep’s recent merger with Idaho-based Everton Mattress WOBURN, Massachusetts — Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has …
Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
Domestic upholstery resources pivot amid higher China fabric costs
Companies recover pieces, using domestic fabrics while also pulling from inventory to help offset the higher prices of fabrics from Chinese mills facing 145% tariffs …
Tip-over restraint kits recalled on clothing storage pieces sold exclusively at Rooms To Go
Units can become brittle and break, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children ONTARIO, Calif. — Supplier American Bolt & Screw has …
Ethan Allen reports 2.5% drop in fiscal Q3 revenue
However, company maintains strong balance sheet, reporting $9.9 million in adjusted net income and $183 million in cash and investments with no outstanding debt DANBURY, …
February residential furniture orders, shipments decline from February 2024
However, orders post a slight gain from January, according to latest Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture in …
Publisher’s note: Buckle up. It’s about to get rough
Early on, this High Point Market seemed surprisingly upbeat. Our market kickoff party was a well-attended success. (Thank you again sponsors.) Conversations in showrooms felt …
