AHFA hosts 2nd annual Furniture Safety Week
Nearly 200 furniture manufacturers, importers, retailers and other industry resources take part in Oct. 6-10 event HIGH POINT, N.C. — The second National Furniture Safety …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Sunbrella to introduce Sunbrella Interiors fabric line at October High Point Market
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Sunbrella, a manufacturer of performance fabrics for the home furnishings industry, announced the launch of Sunbrella Interiors, a new sub-brand dedicated to elevating the design, …
ToolsGroup partners with Natuzzi to help transform global supply chain planning
MILAN – ToolsGroup, a leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Natuzzi, the iconic Italian furniture brand celebrated worldwide for craftsmanship, …
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 …
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 …
10 out of 10 with Mark Schumacher
In this latest edition of Home News Now’s podcast series, our host Mark Schumacher is the star of the show. Here, he talks about the …
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 …
