Many premarket conversations revolve around tariffs
Uncertainties are said to be causing some retailers to delay decisions on product purchases HIGH POINT — Tariffs dominated many conversations at the recently concluded …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Gat Creek shifts to a 2K urethane finish
Case goods manufacturer said new finish has more clarity, is more durable and also is formaldehyde free compared to previous catalyzed lacquer BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. …
Progressive Furniture plans to close its doors by year end
Company attributes decision to soft business conditions, closing of key suppliers and overall economic uncertainty CLAREMONT, N.C. — Wood furniture importer and manufacturer Progressive Furniture …
CPSC announces recall of 28,590 chests sold at walmart.com
Units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over and entrapment threat to children WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …
Howard Elliott adjusts pricing on China-made products
Select increases are related to new 20% tariffs on finished goods as well as double-digit tariffs on various components such as steel, aluminum and fabrics …
What will higher Canadian softwood lumber tariffs mean for housing industry?
Some say that increased raw material costs will raise the cost of new construction, which could price many buyers out of the market WASHINGTON, D.C. …
Is the industry prepared for another recession?
The imposition and threat of further tariffs have consumers worried, and that’s not a good thing for furniture sales HIGH POINT — So here we …
Furniture Classics to raise prices on most China-made products
Company said move is related to recent 20% increase in China tariffs NORFOLK, Va. — Because of recently implemented tariffs, importer Furniture Classics said this …
Ashley Companies releases 5th annual Corporate Social Responsibility report
TAMPA, Fla. — The Ashley companies (“Ashley”) today released their fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The comprehensive report showcases the company’s commitment to environmental …
Consumer Reports denounces Amazon lawsuit denying legal responsibility for unsafe products sold by 3rd-party sellers on its website
WASHINGTON — Consumer Reports, the nonprofit and nonpartisan research, testing and advocacy organization, has denounced a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in …
