White House provides further details on upholstery tariffs
25% tariff on imported sofas, chairs and sectionals takes effect Oct. 14, rises to 30% Jan. 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — On Monday, the White House …
Category: Supply chain logistics
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 …
Closure of Our House Designs, Leathercraft followed period of major challenges
President Parker Maricich reflects on factors that led to the demise of both companies HICKORY, N.C. — Last month’s closure of upholstery manufacturer Our House …
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 …
Breaking News: President Trump announces 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
Post on Truth Social cites flooding of products into the US by outside countries as a reason for the move WASHINGTON — On Thursday, President …
Ten out of 10:00 with Ivy Zelman, founder of Zelman & Associates
In this latest installment of his popular vodcast series, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher talks with real estate expert Ivy Zelman about pressures on …
AHFA regulatory summit features presentation on expanded polystyrene in packaging
COLFAX, N.C. — Joe Grzyb, director of sustainability at EFP LLC, addressed one of the packaging industry’s biggest flashpoints: expanded polystyrene. Speaking to industry peers …
Leonard Marano leaves executive post at Lectra
TOLLAND, Conn. —Leonard Marano, the president of the Americas for upholstery technology and fabric-cutting machinery resource Lectra and sister equipment software specialist Gerber Technology, has …
Simply Amish switches to 2K acrylic urethane finish
Case goods manufacturer says the product is formaldehyde-free and more durable and UV-resistant than previous conversion varnish ARCOLA, Ill. — Solid wood furniture manufacturer Simply …
Premarket offers furniture buyers some answers, solutions on tariffs — for now
While many have incorporated price increases into their product mix, the future remains uncertain as more changes could be in store HIGH POINT — In …
