Richloom promotes Michael Saivetz to president
NEW YORK — Textiles manufacturer Richloom has promoted longtime company executive Michael Saivetz to president. He takes on a role that was previously filled by …
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Compass Sleep Products launches on-site parts, repair center
GREENVILLE, Fla. — Compass Sleep Products has launched an on-site Parts & Repair Center to address the nationwide need for large-scale equipment repair and maintenance …
Researchers study human exposure to PFAS chemicals used in performance fabrics
Chemical Insights Research Institute partners with Emory University on research project ATLANTA — Researchers here are attempting to determine human exposure to PFAS chemicals used …
Flexsteel conference call further maps out growth initiatives
Company plans to combat slowdown with aggressive, targeted product development, distribution strategy DUBUQUE, Iowa — A review of Flexsteel’s latest earnings call for its third …
Is the Avocado lawsuit only the beginning?
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Avocado Mattress alleging that the company falsely advertised its latex mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers as free of …
Walker Edison recalls 121,000 bunk beds
The slats of units can break while in use, posing an entrapment and fall hazard SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — RTA furniture specialist Walker Edison …
Sourcing expert: Mexico still has advantages for furniture industry
Raine Mahdi, founder of sourcing platform Zipfox, says country’s proximity to US market remains a key advantage SAN DIEGO — Recall how at the height …
CPSC: Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
Federal safety rule for clothing storage units is based on updated ASTM F2057-23 that CPSC staff finds meets the requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — …
Havertys reports 5.9% decrease in consolidated Q1 sales
Written sales were down 11.7% and written comp-store sales were down 12.7% for the quarter ATLANTA, Ga. — Havertys reported consolidated sales for its first …
Furniture orders down 17% in February over last year
Decrease follows 25% year-over-year drop in orders in January HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture in February were down 17% from February 2022 …
