It once was a man’s world, but not so much anymore
In his day, entertainer and soul man James Brown had a reputation as the hardest working man in show business who belted out hits including …
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HFA asks members to voice their concerns over proposed CPSC tip-over rule
WASHINGTON — The Home Furnishings Association is asking its members to write their congressional representatives to voice concerns over a proposed tip-over rule that it …
Asia upholstery producer Henglin Home opens North America marketing, distribution division
Company names former Lane execs Todd Evans and Ruff Thomas to key management roles OXFORD, Miss. — Chinese seating manufacturer Henglin Home Furnishings Co. is …
Tip-over dominates case goods conversations at Las Vegas Market
Companies want to comply, but are awaiting final word on what exact standard they should follow — CPSC or STURDY LAS VEGAS — Discussions at …
Remembering Hassell Franklin
I first began reporting on the home furnishings industry in the late ’80s and as the “new guy,” I was summarily sent off (more like …
Smarter than you think
Making the most of language generators such as ChatGPT Like other significant moments in technological development as that development relates to knowledge creation – think Wikipedia …
New residential construction activity drops again in December
Some bright spots emerge in regions where housing construction, completion levels rise compared to November and last year WASHINGTON — Building permits and housing starts …
AHFA asks industry to reach out to elected officials to halt CPSC tip-over standard
LAS VEGAS — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is encouraging the industry to reach out to their elected representatives to help stop the United States …
A look back at 2002’s Top 100 furniture stores
At the time, many of these retailers were at the top of their games, but they are gone today I happened to be going through …
2022: The year in furniture recalls
Does a drop in the number of recalls mean that the industry is producing safer products? WASHINGTON — Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety …
