Malaysia struggles through furniture industry’s uncertain times
Factories face slowdown as customers have canceled or delayed some orders on promotional to lower-middle-priced case goods, upholstery KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —Being experts at case …
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ITC agrees to investigate Chinese-made pillows, seat cushions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States International Trade Commission has voted to institute an investigation of certain Chinese-made pillows, seat cushions and components and packaging …
Letter to the editor: Diplomacy must guide U.S., China relations
I would like to write to you in reference to and expand upon several articles you have written recently about geopolitics in China and the …
Ekornes adds North Carolina assembly for 2 top-selling Stressless power recliners
MORGANTON, N.C. – Stressless Mike and Max power recliners are now being assembled at the J.E. Ekornes USA facility in Morganton, North Carolina. Over the …
Maxwood Furniture expands domestic warehouse capacity
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Youth and adult bedroom resource Maxwood Furniture is opening a second South Carolina warehouse, a move that will nearly quadruple its existing …
Hooker Furnishings reports fiscal Q2 declines in sales, earnings
Company outlook for second half remains positive due to improvements in Asian supply chain MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported second fiscal quarter consolidated net …
Exclusive research reveals which product categories are top of mind for consumers
Upholstery is among the most sought after category, followed by decorative accessories and mattresses Having been involved on the product side of the business for …
Flexsteel explains decision to reject CSC bid in letter to retail partners
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Following its rejection of CSC Generation’s bid to acquire the company, Flexsteel’s President and CEO Jerry Dittmer sent a letter to dealers …
Making sense of tariffs – and duties – on hardwood plywood
Companies not already sourcing these materials from domestic resources are paying close attention to their supply chain to avoid the higher costs HIGH POINT — …
ITC votes to continue duties on Chinese-made wooden bedroom furniture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture imports from China …
