Should US furniture manufacturers return to China?
HIGH POINT — In January, China’s top economic adviser told the world’s business community that his country is once again open for business following three …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Inflation, inventory top list of key challenges for the industry
I’m writing this column while most of you are in market mode, either buying or selling home furnishings. So, while you are hard at it, …
Stakeholders applaud CPSC vote to accept ASTM F2057-23 as new furniture stability standard
Supporters include those who worked diligently on compromise that resulted in the passage of STURDY Act HIGH POINT — Various stakeholders applauded this week’s 3-1 …
CPSC votes 3-1 to accept updated ASTM F2057 as mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units
Vote follows hourlong discussion in which commissioner Richard Trumka touted why he supported the CPSC standard as opposed to STURDY WASHINGTON — With a three-to-one …
Hooker Furnishings reports Q4, full fiscal year 2023 results
HMI segment continued to drag down revenues and earnings, but company has a path forward to profitability with exit of Accentrics Home MARTINSVILLE, Va. — …
Kingsdown to launch 2 new mattress collections at HD Expo
MEBANE, N.C. –With a long-standing record as a supplier to boutique hotels, luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. is set to mark their debut at HD Expo …
Fusion Designs launches Essentials Plus quick-ship program
GOSHEN, Ind. — Fusion Designs, a leader in solid wood, domestically produced case goods, is expanding on its popular Essentials quick ship division with Essentials …
Bellini Modern Living offers custom upholstery line made in Canada
HIGH POINT – Bellini Modern Living, a leading distributor of modern Italian furniture, has begun production of a custom upholstery line made in Canada and …
Furniture from Poland makes sense for US market
HIGH POINT—A one-two punch in the form of tariffs imposed on furniture imported from China and related supply chain disruption since the pandemic has resulted …
Furniture industry should be ready for a healthy spring selling season
Exogenous macro shocks keep coming, but furniture businesses that retain focus on product, service and value will thrive. We make three points to furniture business …
