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Tempur Sealy reports declines in Q4, full-year sales and earnings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bedding manufacturer Tempur Sealy International reported a drop in net sales and net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022. …
Citi Retail Services, Overstock launch co-branded Overstock Mastercard
SALT LAKE CITY — Online furnishings retailer Overstock and Citi Retail Services have launched a co-branded Overstock Mastercard. The companies said that the card has …
Flexsteel reports 34.3% decrease in fiscal Q2 sales
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Full-line furniture resource Flexsteel reported a 34.3% decrease in net sales and an increase in net income for its fiscal second quarter …
Worker WARN Act claims likely to be consolidated into United’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
Legal counsel representing former employees believe they still have a good chance of receiving back pay ABERDEEN, Miss. — Now that the United Furniture Industries …
Purple releases preliminary year-end financials
LEHI, Utah — Bedding resource Purple Innovation anticipates net sales of about $574 million and a net loss between $83.7 million and $97.5 million for …
Letter to the editor: Furniture stability standard: It’s time to do better
“When you know better you should do better,” and the furniture industry has known for decades how to prevent tip-overs from occurring. Inaction to properly address …
The pursuit of ‘uncomfortableness’
Inertia is one of the most powerful forces in nature. As it applies to each of us, all things being equal, we continue doing what …
50-year industry veteran Jeff Young departs Markor
After 14 years working in various positions for Markor International Home Furnishings, industry veteran Jeff Young has stepped down from his most recent leadership role …
Albany Industries hires Craig Zielinski as chief operating officer
NEW ALBANY, Miss. — Upholstery manufacturer Albany Industries has hired Craig Zielinski as chief operating officer, a role in which he will be involved in …
