Smith Leonard: YOY new furniture orders fell 26% in September
September furniture shipments rose 5% year over year and 6% year to date HIGH POINT – New orders for residential furniture fell 26% in September …
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La-Z-Boy reports record Q2 sales
Company also reports record quarterly retail sales of $252 million MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported an increase in consolidated sales and net income for the …
Kingsdown extends license agreement with Brazil producer for another 10 years
MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. has extended its license agreement with Euro Colchões, a bedding manufacturer in Brazil for another decade. The desire …
Precision Textiles offers domestic FR knitting capability from North Carolina plant
TROY, North Carolina – Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of FR solutions for the bedding and home furnishings industries, is now offering customers a domestic FR …
2 former United Furniture employees sue company for failure to pay final week’s wages
Like 3 previous filings, suit also claims company failed to provide 60-day notice before mass firing as required by federal and California WARN Acts TUPELO, …
MLily USA begins co-development of new products with ICA partners
WINNSBORO, S.C. (November 29, 2022) – MLILY USA and the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) kicked off the co-development phase of their partnership when they recently met at …
United/Lane workers get a lump of coal for the holidays
A look back at Lane’s 110 years in the furniture business In the heyday of High Point Furniture Markets for this industry watcher, in the …
Therapedic Ohio licensee sees growth with new, expanded product lines
PRINCETON, N.J. (November 28, 2022) – Solid growth at HSP Bedding Solutions sets the stage for expanded products and reach as Therapedic International’s newest licensee finds opportunities …
Who fills the void created by the closure of United/Lane?
Wood and upholstery resources begin fielding calls from retailers and factories in a tight spot because of the sudden shutdown of one of the industry’s …
CPSC: Mandatory federal tip-over standard takes effect May 24, 2023
Agency published notice of the rule in Nov. 25 Federal Register, prompting countdown to effective start date WASHINGTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s mandatory …
