CPSC announces recall of more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Soowery 6-drawer dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer …
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Jonathan Charles names Garth Robinson president
HIGH POINT — Luxury furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles has promoted Garth Robinson to president. Previously senior vice president of sales, Robinson succeeds founder Jonathan Sowter …
Latest homebuilder survey notes affordability remains a concern
While many builders are using incentives/price reductions, NAHB notes that many prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines WASHINGTON — Builder confidence for residential construction fell …
Why M&A activity is picking up in the furniture industry
After several relatively quiet years, merger and acquisition momentum in the home furnishings industry is clearly rebuilding. Over the past month alone, a series of …
CPSC issues warning regarding defective tip restraints
Plastic units aimed at anchoring clothing storage units to the wall can break over time WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued …
AHF Hall of Fame Foundation board elects new officers, board members
HIGH POINT — The board of directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for …
Existing home sales fall 4.4% from January 2025
Sales also declined 8.4% from December, according to National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — Existing home sales declined in all major regional markets in January …
Martin Furniture names Kurt Berlin to lead new mass merchandising division
SAN DIEGO — Martin Furniture has named industry veteran Kurt Berlin as vice president of its new mass merchandising division. The company said the move …
RC Willey announces succession plan
Jeff Child to retire as president, VP of Merchandising Lynn Lloyd named president SALT LAKE CITY – RC Willey Home Furnishings announced today that Jeffrey …
Port Tracker report cites tariffs in import slowdown
Authors also acknowledge tariffs have had an impact on costs and retail prices to consumers WASHINGTON — Ongoing tariffs are expected to cause a decline …
