Disruptions from war in Middle East could hasten industry price increases this spring
Sources say the price of oil-based materials such as paints, finishes and foam could rise, but of even greater concern are potential hikes in container …
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Elements International reaches agreement to sell Style Line Furniture to Jonathan Louis
Sale would include Verona, Mississippi, upholstery manufacturer’s assets including 350,000- square-foot plant and surrounding real estate VERONA, Miss. — Full-line resource Elements International Group LLC …
Dorel Industries reduces its net loss for Q4, full-year 2025
Revenue declines tied to downsizing in its furniture segment contributed to overall sales decreases during the quarter ended Dec. 30 MONTRÉAL — Dorel Industries reported …
Trade court ruling offers window into efficiency, speed of tariff refunds
Issue is multifaceted as retailers and consumers also have borne some of those added costs WASHINGTON — A determination that businesses are owed refunds on …
CPSC issues warning about potentially unsafe clothing storage units sold on Walmart.com
Agency said Uhomepro units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the requirements of the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. …
Prepac announces plans to close, lay off 200 from its Whitsett, North Carolina, plant
WHITSETT, N.C. — Canadian RTA manufacturer Prepac Manufacturing plans to cease operations at its 250,000-square-foot plant here, a move that will impact some 200 workers. …
Davis Furniture International exec outlines growth strategy in south High Point
The commercial furniture specialist has bought the former Woodmark upholstery plant and is building new offices and a showroom and plant on West Market Center …
American Home Furniture Chapter 11 highlights challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business
Retailers face ongoing competition, particularly against e-commerce players with fewer expenses including physical stores to run ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition filed …
US Court of International Trade rules in favor of tariff refunds
The Trump administration is ordered to refund $130 billion in duties WASHINGTON — In the home furnishings industry, tariffs have always been part of doing …
Furniture Insights report notes orders up slightly, shipments flat from December 2024
For the full year, there was no significant change in either orders or shipments compared to calendar year 2024 HIGH POINT — New orders for …
