Latest consumer confidence data highlights ongoing concerns about tariffs, inflation
With the exception of autos, consumers also remain leery of spending on other big-ticket items such as TVs and computers WASHINGTON — The latest Consumer …
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CPSC announces recall of 3,500 chests sold on Amazon
If not anchored to the wall, these units pose a tip-over/entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has …
Tariffs are painful, but like it or not, they’re working
It’s understandable that many in our industry are feeling uneasy about the latest tariff measures. Change of this magnitude never comes without disruption. But the …
Will furniture manufacturing jobs magically reappear with tariffs?
In a brief cabinet talk earlier this week, Trump again reiterates promises to return furniture manufacturing jobs to North Carolina, other former manufacturing hubs WASHINGTON …
CPSC stepping up enforcement of recalls, AHFA presenter says
COLFAX, N.C. — At a recent presentation titled Recalls & Enforcement Under the New CPSC, Asha Allam, with Washington-based Cooley LLC, outlined what furniture makers, …
False Claims Act presents new risks for importers
The contrasts between the previous administration and the current one could not be starker, and nowhere is this more evident than in law enforcement, particularly …
Trump administration plans investigation that could create furniture-specific tariffs
Initiative promises to bring furniture manufacturing jobs back to the US WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced a measure that could place further tariffs …
A look at some factors driving GigaCloud’s success
Company founder, CEO and Chairman Larry Wu helps explain the company’s business model and why it’s creating demand for its services in the marketplace EL …
Ken Donham promoted to senior vice president, operations at Hooker Furnishings
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Ken Donham has been promoted to senior vice president of operations at Hooker Furnishings. He has been with the company …
CPSC announces recall of 52,100 hybrid mattresses sold on Amazon
The agency also said the Chinese company that sold the products as Elitespace Home has not agreed to recall the mattresses or offer a remedy …
