La-Z-Boy continues aggressive growth strategy
Fiscal Q1 conference call highlights efforts to expand retail, North American manufacturing and distribution base MONROE, Mich. — If anything, La-Z-Boy’s latest conference call highlighting …
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Enza Home International names 2 brand managers for North America market
HIGH POINT — As part of a strategy to grow its business in North America, Turkey-based manufacturer and supplier Enza Home International has named two …
Stanton Sofas adds Mexico production for zero gravity motion line
Company will make fabric and leather sofas, loveseats, chairs and sectionals in new 125,000-square-foot Ensenada plant ENSENADA, Mexico — Upholstery manufacturer Stanton Sofas is expanding …
Three takeaways on PFAS chemicals from AHFA Regulatory Summit
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, an expert at the American Chemical Council, Shawn Swearingen, led a session about PFAS chemical regulations …
AICO President Martin Ploy to retire in November
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — AICO President and industry icon Martin Ploy will retire in early November, the company announced today. AICO will celebrate Ploy’s career …
Coaster implements price decrease effective Aug. 27
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Full-line furniture, accent and accessories resource Coaster Fine Furniture is implementing a price decrease that takes effect Aug. 27. The …
Flexsteel reports drop in Q4 sales, earnings
Sales for full year rose 13.6%, while net income faltered DUBUQUE, Iowa – Full-line furniture resource Flexsteel reported a drop in sales and earnings for …
La-Z-Boy posts record Q1 sales, operating income
MONROE, Mich. – La-Z-Boy reported record consolidated first quarter sales of $604 million and record first quarter operating income of $52.6 million. Consolidated sales during …
Meximuebles invests in wood processing equipment to control quality, price of goods
JAMAY, Jalisco —Case goods manufacturer Meximeubles has invested in new equipment it says will help it better control its supply chain on lumber, which it …
Kingsdown names Gene Pierce global chief operating officer
MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer Kingsdown has named Gene Pierce as its global chief operating officer. He replaces former chief operating officer Eric Spencer. …
