Furniture Industry News

Chad Altbaier and David Wang Appointed Standard Fiber Co-Chief Executive Officers - 6/6/2023
Company executives promoted to spearhead Standard Fiber’s journey to new heights of success.

Member Registration Opens for Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime Event in Nashville - 6/6/2023
61st edition of Nationwide’s biannual conference and buy fair will take over the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, August 13-16, 2023.

May 2023 Furniture Insights Report From Smith Leonard - 6/6/2023
Many in the economic world, including quotes in this report, say we are either in a recession or heading for one.

Isuzu and Builtmore Celebrate Assembly of 100,000th Isuzu N-Series Gasoline Truck - 6/6/2023
Only five years after production of 50,000th unit, North America’s premier gas-powered low-cab-forward truck reaches another milestone.

Precision Textiles Troy Facility Receives GOTS Certification - 6/5/2023
Having a GOTS certification offers assurance to Precision’s customers that its products are produced and processed in a manner that is organic, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible.

J.B. Hunt Moves Into Top 300 on Fortune 500 List - 6/5/2023
The supply chain solutions provider is named to the Fortune 500 list for the eleventh consecutive year, moving up to the 280 spot.

Spring Air Adds Ireland to Growing International Licensee Base - 6/5/2023
The Bedding manufacturer has signed Briody Bedding Limited, a family-owned bedding and furniture company in Ballinrink, Ireland as its licensee.

Ante4Autism Announces Additional Sponsors for 15th Annual Event - 6/4/2023
Carpenter, Ashley, Gail & Marty Komisar, Southerland, Wright, Pete & Jenny Primeau are now sponsors for this summer's Annual Charity Poker Tournament in Vegas.

Furniture First Honors Coconis and Schwaab for Board Service - 6/2/2023
In a general membership meeting prior to their annual symposium, Furniture First recognized these two long-time board members as their terms on the cooperative buying group’s governing body ended.

Home Trends & Design (HTD) Named to Top 100 Fastest Growing Longhorn Owned Companies - 6/2/2023
The furniture design and manufacturing firm announces its inclusion in the Top 100 list of fastest growing businesses founded or owned by University of Texas at Austin alumni, known as the Longhorn 100.

HFA Names Two New Board Members - 6/1/2023
Miriam Farach and Nora Gomez join the Home Furnishings Association's board of directors.

Deets Furniture Begins New Era with Leadership from Third Generation - 6/1/2023
Kyle Deets (son of Ron & Sharon) & his wife Maegan have purchased Deets Furniture from Ron & Sharon Deets who have been involved with the company for the last 41 years.

Industry Veteran Ed Borowsky Publishes Furniture Crime Novel - 6/1/2023
Will Eddie Ackerman find the true meaning of success in the furniture industry or will it get him killed?

Casual Market Atlanta Highlights Include Education & Events - 6/1/2023
A full calendar of education and events include a special trend presentation by renowned designer and TV personality Vern Yip, an ICFA-hosted anniversary celebration and Awards Gala and guided exhibit floor tours.

Birch by Helix Partners with LoadUp Technologies - 6/1/2023
Brand joins forces with end-to-end installation and disposal service to further simplify the online mattress buying experience.

Lisa Denny Succeeds Jeff Seidman as CORT’s Corporate VP of Human Resources - 6/1/2023
Denny joined CORT in 2020 as vice president of human resources, working closely with Jeff to implement strategic initiatives that support employee growth.

ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 Ends on A High Note - 5/31/2023
Enhanced floorplan and newly designed spaces proved to be successful, driving increased attendance.

Las Vegas Market Expands Furniture Resources - 5/31/2023
Acme, Crown Mark and Najarian open new showrooms in Summer 2023.

WithIt Offers Virtual Ticket Option for “Next Generation Leadership” Conference - 5/31/2023
This year’s conference, entitled, “Next Generation Leadership,” focuses on the four generations that are currently in the workforce.

Three Birds Casual New Product Introduction for 2023 - 5/30/2023
For their first major product introduction of the year, Three Birds Casual will be displaying their new colorway of the widely popular SoHo collection at Casual Market in Atlanta this July.