Purple announces plan to consolidate manufacturing operations
2 plants will close in Utah with capacity shifting to its McDonough, Georgia, facility LEHI, Utah — Bedding resource Purple Innovation is closing two manufacturing …
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Lifestyle Enterprise expands mixable furniture program from Malaysia
Mixing initiative that began with bedrooms in mid-2022 now includes dining and occasional plus stationary and motion upholstery and chairs HIGH POINT — Full-line furniture …
Lowe’s reports 5.1% decrease in Q2 sales
Home improvement retailer said drop was driven by continued pressure in DIY, bigger-ticket discretionary spending MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reported a …
A story of crime, corruption and intrigue in an old prison furniture factory
Summer is the time for binge reading, and when I read history, I read all of the footnotes. I’m interested in the sources, the marginalia, the parentheticals. …
EPA recognizes Bob’s Discount Furniture for sustainable logistics practices
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Home News Now 125 Retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2024 SmartWay High Performer. Now …
AHFA Compliance Summit highlights major challenges of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Vigorous customs enforcement of law threatens to disrupt relationships with key suppliers that can’t adequately document that imports are free of tainted materials COLFAX, N.C. …
Home Depot reports slight uptick in sales for fiscal Q2
1st-half sales drop .7%, indicating weaker consumer spending for home improvement projects ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a slight increase in sales …
The Last Word with Andy Counts, CEO of the American Home Furnishings Alliance
In this latest edition of The Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza speaks with Andy Counts, the top executive with the AHFA. Here …
AHFA provides update on Furniture Safety Week
HIGH POINT — During its 2024 Compliance Summit held this past week, the American Home Furnishings Alliance provided updates for the first annual Furniture Safety …
CPSC commissioner kicks off AHFA 2024 Compliance Summit
The American Home Furnishing Alliance kicked off its Compliance Summit this week with an opening day featuring eight compelling sessions capped by a keynote from …
