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06/11/2026

Suppliers of materials and equipment for the furniture and bedding industries offered a range of their products and services during last week’s Furniture Manufacturing Expo. Held June 3-4 at the Charlotte Convention Center, the event gave producers from around the region and the country a place to meet with key suppliers and plan out purchases for the remainder of the year and beyond.

06/10/2026

Although there are several reasons cited for the latest initiative targeting Vietnam, claims of online piracy and counterfeit products have little to do with furniture developed and produced in cooperation with http://U.S. importers. https://hubs.la/Q04kLZ0T0

Once again, the furniture industry finds itself possibly impacted by yet another potential tariff, this time focusing on Vietnam. This particular measure, announced by the USTR May 29, involves a Section 301 investigation related to Vietnam’s alleged failure to protect intellectual property rights...

06/10/2026

Contributor Brian Carroll digs into the Vancouver, Canada-based e-commerce platform's retail expansion plans. The company's plans illustrate how the dot-com brick-and-mortar boom continues in home furnishings.

Digital-first furniture company Article, based here, recently announced it will open brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S., starting on the West Coast.

06/07/2026

The United States Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 motion sofas, loveseats and recliners sold at Raymour & Flanigan stores that pose a fire hazard. While there have been no incidents or injuries reported as of the May 28 filing, the agency said the units have a power switch that can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard. There have been 41 incidents reported, including two that have resulted in a fire.

06/07/2026

With changing regulations on recycling for packaging materials in effect or on tap in multiple states, it's important to understand your responsibility to remain compliant. AHFA's Alex Williams shares details with Casual News Now Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Bringle on what these rules mean and how to follow them.

06/06/2026

During Woodhaven's tour of the company's operations in Cairo and Coolidge, Georgia, in early April, Home News Now got a first-hand view of the company's vertical production process. Employing about 340 workers, its model offers both quality and speedy delivery to customers across the U.S. Click the headline above to view the slideshow.

CAIRO, Ga. — In late April, Home News Now visited the upholstery manufacturer here to get a better understanding of its business model and manufacturing …

06/06/2026

Since being acquired by Solstice Sleep Products early last year, the company continues to operate under several core principles: safety, quality, service and cost. The goal under its new private ownership is to provide an expanding retail customer base the best of what it has offered previously, primarily in serving Aaron's lease-to-own business.

06/05/2026

Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell visited the Georgia-based upholstery producer in early April. During that visit he spoke with its president about the company's operations and its transition from public to private ownership over the past 16 months.

In this video interview, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with the longtime Woodhaven executive during a visit to its upholstery manufacturing facilities in …

06/05/2026

Bob's Discount Furniture COO Ramesh Murthy told Home News Now that its facility in Solon allows the retailer to store inventory locally and significantly improve delivery speed and efficiency for customers throughout the region. He also said the retail store has a unique merchandising approach that includes its “value-first” offerings, a traditional sleep center and a full-size outlet section.

COO Ramesh Murthy says the concept improves inventory and speed of fulfillment SOLON, Ohio — Despite economic headwinds, Bob’s Discount Furniture is expanding its footprint …

06/05/2026

Hermann's Furniture, which German immigrant Gottlieb Hermann opened in 1876, remains in its original location. Jennifer Hermann, a fifth-generation owner, reflects on what has kept the business a success over the many years. A key ingredient, she notes, is adapting to change and doing things differently in order to capture the consumers' attention.

5th-generation owner Jennifer Hermann reflects on her family’s legacy BRENHAM, Texas It isn’t often that a furniture store reaches the milestone of 150 years in …