Premarket kicks off fall market cycle
Exhibitors report steady attendance that many say makes traffic patterns feel more like pre-Covid times HIGH POINT – Premarket kicked off Sunday and Monday with …
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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 …
Inflation creates uncertainty among consumers in the market for furniture
Consumer Insights Now research surveys shoppers about how higher prices may affect buying decisions HIGH POINT — One of the factors affecting furniture purchases in …
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 …
Maxwood Furniture expands domestic warehouse capacity
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Youth and adult bedroom resource Maxwood Furniture is opening a second South Carolina warehouse, a move that will nearly quadruple its existing …
Retailers get aggressive with Labor Day promotions
Many in the industry have been talking about Labor Day for weeks, even months on end, hoping for a holiday weekend extravaganza that will clear …
Exclusive research reveals which product categories are top of mind for consumers
Upholstery is among the most sought after category, followed by decorative accessories and mattresses Having been involved on the product side of the business for …
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 — …
Exclusive research shows brick-and-mortar stores still key in shopping journey
As much as we talk about consumers moving to online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores remain an important stop on their home furnishings buying journey, according to …
Design Trade Service seeks to broaden reach among designers
Digital buying platform wants to reach every designer in the United States HIGH POINT — Design Trade Service, which bills itself as an exclusive online …
