Malaysia struggles through furniture industry’s uncertain times
Factories face slowdown as customers have canceled or delayed some orders on promotional to lower-middle-priced case goods, upholstery KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —Being experts at case …
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ITC agrees to investigate Chinese-made pillows, seat cushions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States International Trade Commission has voted to institute an investigation of certain Chinese-made pillows, seat cushions and components and packaging …
Letter to the editor: Diplomacy must guide U.S., China relations
I would like to write to you in reference to and expand upon several articles you have written recently about geopolitics in China and the …
Ekornes adds North Carolina assembly for 2 top-selling Stressless power recliners
MORGANTON, N.C. – Stressless Mike and Max power recliners are now being assembled at the J.E. Ekornes USA facility in Morganton, North Carolina. Over the …
Hooker Furnishings reports fiscal Q2 declines in sales, earnings
Company outlook for second half remains positive due to improvements in Asian supply chain MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported second fiscal quarter consolidated net …
Flexsteel explains decision to reject CSC bid in letter to retail partners
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Following its rejection of CSC Generation’s bid to acquire the company, Flexsteel’s President and CEO Jerry Dittmer sent a letter to dealers …
Making sense of tariffs – and duties – on hardwood plywood
Companies not already sourcing these materials from domestic resources are paying close attention to their supply chain to avoid the higher costs HIGH POINT — …
ITC votes to continue duties on Chinese-made wooden bedroom furniture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture imports from China …
JPMA issues safety tips for Baby Safety month
MT. LAUREL, N.J. — The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has issued a series of safety tips for consumers and caregivers to be aware of during …
GXO Logistics shutting Wisconsin distribution facility, relocating to Kentucky
STURTEVANT, Wisc. — Third party logistics services provider GXO Logistics will begin shutting down its warehouse and distribution facility here in September, a move that …
