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 …
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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 …
Former United Furniture Industries employees sue company for alleged violations of WARN Act
Class action lawsuits say company did not provide the appropriate 60-day notice as required by federal law OXFORD, Miss. — Former employees of United Furniture …
United, Lane cease operations permanently
TUPELO, Miss. — In a surprise and sudden development, United Furniture Industries announced it is closing its doors permanently, a move that will impact all …
Therapedic International’s decades of management experience help its customers succeed
PRINCETON, N.J. — When a business has been around more than 50 years — in this case 65 this year — it begs the question …
Disposable furniture is clogging up our landfills
Popularity of ‘fast furniture’ creates an environmental problem of huge proportions Thank goodness that Home News Now is a digital publication because I wouldn’t want …
Oak’s versatility takes root in marketplace
Goshen, IN—The resurgence of oak in the furniture category is all in how the wood is finished, from wire brush treatments to gray-tones and neutral …
Parker Goss named president at Hickory Chair
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Hickory Chair has promoted industry veteran Parker Goss to the position of president. He previously was vice president merchandising …
