MIFF 2023 generates record revenues, exhibitor attendance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Organizers of the Malaysia International Furniture Fair said that exhibitors at this year’s show achieved record sales of $1.21 billion based …
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MotoMotion creates new MotoLiving brand
Company names industry veteran Jackson Carpenter to manage the new upscale segment as executive vice president ARCADIA, Calif. — Upholstery and adjustable bed base resource …
Havertys enters agreement to purchase Lakeland, Florida, distribution center for $28.2 million
LAKELAND, Fla. — Retailer Haverty Furniture has entered an agreement to purchase a distribution facility here for $28.2 million. In a filing with the U.S. …
New U.S. marketing, sales arms of overseas factories emerge to serve industry retailers
Asian factories also hire key industry veterans to run these new divisions The term U.S. marketing arm is hardly anything new in the furniture industry. …
Vietnamese furniture manufacturers set their sights on Mexico
Following up on an earlier report in February on Chinese furniture manufacturers aggressively setting up production in Mexico, we turn our attention to Vietnam. Manufacturers there have …
YOY new furniture orders fell 25% in January
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report notes 77% of survey participants reported a slowdown compared to last year HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture …
Will we be seeing a spike in tip-over lawsuits?
Any hunter worth his or her salt will tell you that, just like a footprint in the snow, the scent of blood can guide a …
Urban Roads, DesignWorks merge into Urban Design Collective
Merger will create efficiencies within the organization while maintaining separate brands HIGH POINT — Furniture resources Urban Roads and DesignWorks Furniture have signed an agreement …
CPSC commission vote on acceptance of ASTM F2057-23 delayed again
A vote was planned for Friday, March 31, but could be delayed until mid-April to allow commissioners to make public statements related to their votes …
Bassett Furniture reports declines in fiscal Q1 sales, earnings
Company also adjusts employment levels by 11% so far this year, largely through attrition BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a decline in revenues and …
