Industry veteran Richard Carlson dies at age 84
ORLANDO, Fla. — Industry veteran Richard “Dick” Carlson died here on Feb. 2 at age 84. Over the course of a successful 35-year career in …
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CPSC announces recalls of 2 more clothing storage units sold on Amazon
Although no injuries or incidents have occurred, the agency said they pose tip-over risks that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product …
Auction of remaining Howard Miller manufacturing equipment to run through Feb. 10
ZEELAND, Mich. — After nearly a century of manufacturing heirloom clocks, curio cabinets and furniture, Howard Miller has officially closed its operations and is liquidating …
High Point Market Authority to move to new headquarters in early 2027
Move to new building planned at 115 S. Hamilton St. will be the organization’s 3rd location in 25 years HIGH POINT — For the third …
At the Las Vegas Market with Home News Now and Bedding News Now
LAS VEGAS — Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell and Bedding News Now Editor-at-Large Dave Perry share some thoughts about the January Las Vegas Market. …
FMCA adds Outdoor & Casual Credit Group to its membership
Segment is anchored by 2 new members, Brown Jordan and Treasure Garden HIGH POINT — The Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association Inc. has formed a new …
Retailer Circle Furniture files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
ACTON, Mass. — Retailer Circle Furniture has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. In …
Kevin O’Connor to receive 2026 Spirit of Life Lifetime Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES — City of Hope and its International Home Furnishings Industry group have named Kevin O’Connor, a highly respected industry executive and visionary leader, as the 2026 Spirit …
Company president says upholstery resource Olivia + Quinn is ceasing operations
HICKORY, N.C. — The president of upholstery resource Olivia + Quinn said the company is ceasing operations because of a wind down of its parent …
A look at China’s role in the massive changes in US furniture manufacturing
The residential furniture industry has gone through massive changes over the past 40 years as globalization became a mainstay of production, supply chain and consumer …
