November 6,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
In 2019, a news story on Reuters headlined "How tariff hikes are squeezing the U.S. Furniture Business." Information in the article referenced the "25% levy on $200 billion of Chinese imports." Furniture retailers had to deal with what they called "the chaos created by Trump's trade policy decisions" by raising prices on their furniture.
November 6,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX, "Company" or "Tempur Sealy"), the company synonymous with innovation in the mattress industry, today announced that its Tempur-Pedic® brand was ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Mattresses Purchased In-Store in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Mattress Satisfaction Study*, marking the fifth time in six years the Company has won the award.
November 6,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Ethan Allen’s upholstery operations, located in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, have been awarded the Great Place to Work® Mexico certification for the seventh consecutive year.
November 6,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Fans of IKEA’s iconic meatballs will be able to pop in purely for a meal on the high street.
November 5,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
AHFA has hired Gene Clark as vice president of membership and associate member relations. The position includes serving as executive director of AHFA’s Solution Partners and Specialized Furniture Carriers divisions.
November 5,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
A forum intended to encourage professional and personal development among women in the casual furnishings industry has been established by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). The Women’s Leadership Network will provide a diverse array of programming, including networking, peer-to-peer learning, small group cohorts, mentorship circles and leadership opportunities.
November 5,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Paramount Sleep Company announced its unique partnership with Rochambeau Roadside Inn in historic Williamsburg, Virginia to outfit the property’s 22 rooms with luxury mattresses for a resort-quality sleep experience.