AF Newco fires back at Franchise Group in court
Comprehensive countersuit paints a very different picture, cites “extortion“ The new owners of Franchise Group filed suit in bankruptcy court on Sept. 24 against AF Newco, accusing …
Category: Regulatory
Compliance drives growth, innovation and consumer trust, speaker tells manufacturers
Addressing attendees at AHFA summit, Michael Sullivan says compliance must be owned at the top of an organization and embedded into its culture Michael Sullivan, …
Recalled clothing storage units pose safety risks for children
Among the 61,770 units recalled so far this year, many are sold online at prices below $100 for a single dresser/chest of drawers WASHINGTON — …
CPSC announces recall of 630 chests sold on walmart.com
Agency said they are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the mandatory federal safety standard for clothing storage units WASHINGTON — …
AHFA hosting 2nd annual Furniture Safety Week Oct. 6-10
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is hosting its second annual Furniture Safety Week Oct. 6-10. The initiative is designed to engage all …
New transportation rule could significantly impact trucking
Move designed to improve roadway safety by restricting eligibility of commercial driver’s licenses and permits WASHINGTON — Furniture retailers and logistics operators should be paying …
CPSC announces recall of 11,200 dressers sold online because of tip-over hazard
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also do not meet the requirements of the STURDY Act aimed at creating …
CPSC issues warning to public about defective tip-over restraints
Units made in China by Cranach Hardware and sold on Amazon can fail and break, potentially resulting in furniture tip-overs that pose serious harm to …
Ashley Furniture replaces tariff surcharges with updated price increases
Rates range from 3.5% on mattresses to 12% on import dining, occasional tables and outdoor furniture ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has announced to dealers …
Walker Edison bankruptcy sets aside war chest to battle former owners in court
At first blush, Walker Edison’s bankruptcy filed just over a week ago appears to be simply the latest of a disturbingly long line of fiscal …
