Hooker Furnishings promotes Penn to vice president, supply chain operations
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furnishings has named Stephanie Penn vice president, supply chain operations, a new position. She has been …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Furniture sources slash SKUs to improve product flows in climate of high demand, short supply
Decisions involving “what matters the most?” to retailers means being able to produce goods that can ship as soon as possible HIGH POINT — When …
Vietnam re-opening is complicated by rules guiding movement in post-pandemic environment
Communication in the weeks and months ahead will help provide transparency into supply chain challenges and the flow of product News that Vietnam could reopen …
Vietnam shutdown expected to continue through end of September
The good news for retailers is that more workers are being vaccinated, meaning they can return to work soon HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — …
Hooker Furnishings chosen to participate in VALET program
MARTINSVIILLE, Va. – In recognition of its success in increasing its business abroad, Hooker Furnishings, one of the nation’s leading resources for case goods, leather …
Malaysia furniture plants begin the path to resuming production
As more workers get vaccinated, factories have been able to restart, albeit on a limited basis KUALA LUMPUR – Industry sources say that a number …
For many, Mexico remains on the map as a sourcing solution
HIGH POINT – As importers continue to grapple with supply chain issues out of Asia – including ongoing Covid-related shutdowns in Malaysia and Vietnam – …
Nationwide Marketing Group partners with Installation Nation to address delivery demand, labor challenges for retailers
Program gives the buying group’s members access to a supplemental white glove delivery service that can install appliances, smart home technology and more. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. …
Furniture retailers go long with Labor Day promotions
HIGH POINT — In stock, five-year financing and buy more, save more appeared to be key themes in the Labor Day weekend promotions this year …
Suppliers shifting to meet challenge of continuing labor shortages
Companies raise pay, use other incentives to retain, attract new employees as competition for workers continues in their local markets HIGH POINT — Manufacturers and …
