Conference Board offers economic outlook for year ahead
Decreases in residential investment are expected to slow in the 2nd and 3rd quarters WASHINGTON — A recently released economic forecast from The Conference Board …
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Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — To help retailers mitigate the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian-made products, upholstery and wood furniture resource Bellini Modern Living has …
Former Natuzzi marketer Lauren West named director at Steinreich Communications
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Steinreich Communications Group Inc., an international public relations firm, has appointed Lauren West a director, a new position. West is best known …
WithIt names Cathy Valent 2025 president, announces new board members
HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named Cathy Valent, vice president of sales at Springs Digital, …
FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor
Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …
Flexsteel Q2 conference call addresses possible tariffs
25% Mexico tariffs alone could add $1.5 million to $2 million to company’s costs each month DUBUQUE, Iowa — As expected, proposed tariffs were a …
Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore
HIGH POINT — Andmore, the organization that manages and leases property for the High Point, Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, has announced that its president …
Ashley expands its Wanek Best Private Expo in Vietnam to new buyers
HO CHI MINH CITY — Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) announces the expansion of its exclusive Wanek Best Private Expo to welcome prospective partners for the first …
HH2 Home promotes Liz Wood to VP of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Liz Wood has been named vice president of merchandising for full-line furniture resource HH2 Home, a new position. Previously senior director of …
3 trends shaping the furniture industry in 2025
With the new year comes refreshed expectations across the furniture industry. In 2025, consumers are looking for more responsibly made, higher-quality, customizable furniture. At the …
