CPSC announces table and chair recalls
Units can collapse under weight, posing fall and injury hazards WASHINGTON — While much of the government recall attention of late has been on potentially …
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Consumer safety groups weigh in on recent clothing storage unit recalls
Safety advocates voice concern that lightweight units featuring fabric drawer construction are being sold online WASHINGTON — Consumer safety advocates have weighed in on the …
Braxton Culler acquires former Klaussner manufacturing plant in Candor, North Carolina
Newly formed Peachtree Works is resuming operations in 3 interconnected facilities with more than 400,000 square feet of production space CANDOR, N.C. — In a …
Dorel Q3 results reflect downsizing of its furniture division
Dorel Home reports 40.7% decline in Q3 revenue, representing an intentional reduction of noncore SKUs MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a 15.7% decline in revenue …
ITA establishes Textile Hall of Fame
The deadline for nominations for the inaugural edition is Dec. 15 HIGH POINT – The International Textile Alliance has established the Textile Hall of Fame, …
A High Point Market conversation with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
HIGH POINT — At the October High Point Market, Home News Now sat down with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture, who talked …
CPSC e-filing update: The countdown to 2026 has begun
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, Matt Howsare, partner and chair of the U.S. Product Safety Practice at Cooley LLP, cautioned furniture …
Ashley welcomes nearly 1,000 students across US for Manufacturing Month tours
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries concluded a successful Manufacturing Month celebration, welcoming nearly 1,000 students to its manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and …
Smith Leonard report: Furniture orders, shipments down from August 2024
New orders were down 3% and shipments were down 6% from a year ago HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments of residential furniture were …
More than 119,200 additional clothing storage units recalled since mid-October
CPSC says units do not meet the requirements of the STURDY Act and thus pose a danger to children and others WASHINGTON — In the …
