Covid-19 continues to impact world’s supply chain
China’s lockdowns and harsh pandemic-related restrictions, along with protests there, are causing ripples around the world When I was a kid, a popular song every …
Category: Supply chain logistics
Century, Hickory Chair parent acquires Classic Leather
HICKORY, N.C. – Century Furniture and Hickory Chair parent RHF Investments has acquired the operations and assets of upholstery manufacturer Classic Leather and sister company …
Smith Leonard: YOY new furniture orders fell 26% in September
September furniture shipments rose 5% year over year and 6% year to date HIGH POINT – New orders for residential furniture fell 26% in September …
Who fills the void created by the closure of United/Lane?
Wood and upholstery resources begin fielding calls from retailers and factories in a tight spot because of the sudden shutdown of one of the industry’s …
United, Lane cease operations permanently
TUPELO, Miss. — In a surprise and sudden development, United Furniture Industries announced it is closing its doors permanently, a move that will impact all …
We have a truck driver problem. Is it a shortage — or retention?
Being a musician, the recent acquisition of Shelba Johnson Trucking by Brooks Furniture Xpress caused the Grateful Dead’s song “Truckin’” to start playing in my …
Execs see continuing supply chain issues, survey shows
Many surveyed by SAP SE believe their supply chain needs improvement and see issues lasting until late summer 2023 It had to be more than …
What to know about upcoming PFAS regulations
As PFAS chemicals are becoming regulated in states across the nation, it’s helpful to know what the regulations are, why they are being instated and …
U.S. revokes Russia’s status as a market economy
Move will affect how the Department of Commerce handles Russia in future antidumping investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Commerce said this …
Small boxes for big boxes
Handy Living re-imagines upholstery to reach furniture stores most efficiently HIGH POINT — Handy Living came to the October Market here with its eye on …
