M&A activity rises in the furniture industry
This week’s announcement of HNI’s acquisition of Steelcase is a blockbuster event for the broader furniture industry. This $2.2 billion transaction brings together two of …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Report: New orders, shipments for residential furniture down slightly
However, Smith Leonard Furniture Insights reports that new orders were up 11% from April, while shipments were flat HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments …
Domestic wood manufacturers poised for tariff-related growth
20% tariffs on Vietnam could create some additional demand for US-made furniture HIGH POINT — Domestic case goods manufacturers are optimistic that a spike in …
Arhaus sues competitor RH for trade secret misappropriation
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Williams-Sonoma sued Arhaus for trade secret misappropriation in 2015. RH sued Crate & Barrel for trade secret misappropriation in 2017. Arhaus …
CPSC announces recall of 2,700 mattresses sold on Amazon
While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency said recalled units violate mandatory flammability standard for mattresses SEATTLE — The U.S. Consumer Product …
Trump administration sets tariffs for countries around the world
Larger furniture-producing countries have rates ranging from 15% to 25% WASHINGTON — In a move that potentially puts to rest some uncertainty regarding future pricing, …
Consumer confidence rises slightly in July
However, there is still concern over tariffs and the impact that could have on prices moving forward WASHINGTON — Driven partly by the sentiments of …
Inaugural 2025 US Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design report released
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Houzz, a leading platform for construction and design, empowering industry professionals and their clients with all-in-one project management and design software, …
Chaddock Furniture Workroom celebrates the artisans behind its success
MORGANTON, N.C. — Chaddock Furniture Workroom, a family-owned leader in American-made custom furniture, is honoring the craftspeople at the heart of its success, as the …
Consumer advocacy groups slam Supreme Court decision involving CPSC firings
National Consumer League issues letter from 100 stakeholders who ask the administration to cease what they call an illegal attempt to fire all 3 Democratic …
