MAE report: US furniture exports rose 10.1% in 2022
Mexico and Canada remain the largest markets for US-made products while China and the Middle East continue to falter RICHMOND, Va. — Furniture exports rose …
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Planned Furniture Promotions partners with IHFRA to help expand membership
HIGH POINT — Thanks to creative thinking and generous support from Planned Furniture Promotions, the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association is hoping to net itself …
Will Tempur Sealy’s acquisition of Mattress Firm bring new opportunities?
What’s going to happen once Tempur Sealy completes is acquisition of Mattress Firm sometime next year? That’s the big question in the industry right now, …
SFC partners with ITA, Material Return to recycle textiles from this week’s Interwoven show
HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Furnishings Council has continued to partner with the International Textile Alliance to recycle fabrics during this week’s Interwoven textile show. …
TD Bank survey shows optimism about consumer demand for furniture
70% of those interviewed at market believe furniture purchasing will remain steady or increase in 2nd half HIGH POINT — A survey of retailers attending …
Lessons learned — it’s all about people
I hear a familiar refrain just about every time I catch up with an old furniture friend or acquaintance. When we share memories of our …
South Dakota State University Foundation honors Bill and Carolyn Hinks of Furniture Mart USA
Bill and Carolyn Hinks have been named the South Dakota State University Foundation’s 2023 Philanthropic Family of the Year. The couple and their business, Furniture …
Dorel reports declines in Q1 sales, earnings
Softness in consumer demand for furniture, lingering inventory issues, created challenges in the Home segment MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a decline in revenues and …
Richloom promotes Michael Saivetz to president
NEW YORK — Textiles manufacturer Richloom has promoted longtime company executive Michael Saivetz to president. He takes on a role that was previously filled by …
Tempur Sealy Q1 earnings spell out financial position as it enters acquisition mode
Company reports net sales of $1.21 billion, net income of $85.3 million for first quarter ended March 31 LEXINGTON, Ky. — In what probably amounted …
