Some line expansions, innovations take a back seat … for now
Price pressures and need for efficiencies, cause some companies to table or rethink programs launched pre-pandemic HIGH POINT — A number of product initiatives that …
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Price hikes start to surface – again
Rising transportation surcharges and product pricing started to take effect earlier this month and will continue into early February HIGH POINT – Rising shipping costs, …
N.C. business survey gives reason for optimism in the months ahead
For expanding companies, some challenges remain, namely finding the right talent for the job HIGH POINT — A survey of small to large businesses in …
Geniemode raises $7 million in additional funding
Capital will help company expand its B2B sourcing platform for products including furniture from India and surrounding countries GURUGRAM, India – Geniemode, a B2B sourcing …
2021: The year in furniture-related recalls
For many, learning about safety issues involving these products could be the first step on how to avoid them yourself WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number …
Flair Enterprises expansion will help lower backlogs, double upholstery production
The $3 million project will include investments in building, equipment and inventory at its Robbins, N.C. production facilities ROBBINS, N.C. – A planned $3 million …
Newton Coley brings two industry veterans together at luxury upholstery startup
Venture has brought Lee Inds. Founder Bill Coley out of retirement to work with industry veteran, Brian Newton NEWTON, N.C. — When Bill Coley left …
Amazon identifies six trends driving furniture sales
E-commerce giant says the last two years have been “unprecedented” in the home goods category. There’s no denying the pandemic has significantly impacted the buying …
Malaysia update: What to expect in early 2022
Many producers are getting back to near full capacity, but challenges remain including getting finished goods booked for shipment KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Furniture plants …
Hooker Q3 earnings call highlights successes, challenges moving forward
Executives address supply chain challenges, including ways to address those challenges on the HMI side of the business MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings’ latest earnings …
