Dania Furniture recalls bookcase units involved in tip-over-related death of 4-year-old
CPSC says units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing a danger to children WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has …
Category: Supply chain logistics
The soul-less profiteering of container carriers
A news item published by Bloomberg tells us all we need to know about the supposed container shortage on the world’s oceans, a pirate problem …
Spring Air International adds Thailand to growing licensee base
WOBURN, Mass. – Spring Air International, a Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer and widely known consumer brand, is adding Theptex (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based …
Universal Furniture names Rick Lovegrove VP, upholstery
Industry veteran brings 25 years of industry experience to new position HIGH POINT — Universal Furniture has hired industry veteran Rick Lovegrove as vice president …
Dressers sold at Rooms To Go recalled because of tip-over, child entrapment hazard
This is the 2nd recall in 2 months of a unit sold exclusively at Rooms To Go that allegedly does not meet the requirements of …
Tough times result in tough measures for a challenged industry
Rising container costs result in actions including freight surcharges and price hikes HIGH POINT — Rising container rates that are occurring in a still slow …
Mark Thatcher named president of Malouf Home
Former president Eric Holmstead is now head of merchandising and global souring LOGAN, Utah — As part of a restructuring announced this week, Malouf Home …
Furniture Manufacturing Expo offers a glimpse into state of industry
Hoping for a rebound early next year, many suppliers offer solutions for manufacturing and retail partners that are seeking efficiencies and ways to cut costs …
Inside the Furniture Manufacturing Expo
HICKORY, N.C. This past week, Home News Now attended the annual Furniture Manufacturing Expo where it got to visit with a number of suppliers to …
Corinthian adds East Coast distribution center
ARCHDALE, N.C. — Corinthian, Inc., a Corinth, Mississippi-based upholstery manufacturer and importer of motion furniture, is partnering with longtime furniture distributor Larry Huskey to form …
