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AHFA Seeks Judicial Review of CPSC Rule for Clothing Storage Furniture

The American Home Furnishings Alliance filed a petition for judicial review of the Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units, seeking to have the rule vacated.

November 2022 Furniture Insights Report From Smith Leonard

"We are hearing various thoughts on the current state of business; Some are still seeing declines, however one might measure them, while others seemed to have maybe 'bottomed out'.”

Winter 2023 Atlanta Market Offers Education and Celebrations

Leading the 20+ events is new proprietary FIRST LOOK trend education, live cooking demonstrations, keynote events and seminars plus parties, amenities and more.

Home & Design Highlights for January Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Antiques events, Amber Lewis keynote, new showrooms, reimagined temps featured at the first show of the year.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Opens New Store in Guayaquil, Ecuador

On November 16th, Ashley Furniture HomeStore opened its newest location in the largest populated city in Ecuador, Guayaquil.

Jaipur Living Launches JL Local White-Glove Delivery

The Global rug and textiles furnishings company is now offering white-glove delivery service throughout the greater metro-Atlanta area.

Ultrafabrics Collaborates with PANTONE Color of the Year

The producer of performance fabrics and the global color expert have joined forces to showcase how Viva Magenta can be activated to create transformative spaces.

Joe Johnston Elected AHFA Chair

The CEO of Johnston Casuals Furniture was elected 2023 Chair of the AHFA Board of Directors during the organization’s Annual Meeting and CEO Conference.

Diamond Mattress Integrates Fiberglass-Free FR Solution to Enhance Product Safety

Omnichannel mattress manufacturer chooses healthier and safer option for its expansive line of mattresses.

Shifman Gives Back with Year-End Donation to Bridges Partner

Luxury mattress maker increases donation to charitable partner with latest delivery to provide beds to those transitioning out of homelessness.

Growth in Las Vegas Market Temporary Exhibits in Winter 2023

Las Vegas Market Gift and Home Temporary exhibits are tracking to grow by more than 10% in Winter 2023 with newcomers and expanded brand presentations offering even more product.

Gat Caperton Honored by AHFA for Distinguished Service

The American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to manufacturer and environmentalist William Gaston “Gat” Caperton IV.

Luxury mattress producer E.S. Kluft & Company opens new factory in Texas

Third U.S. factory builds on capacity to support growing luxury category.

Precision Textiles Sells SlumberShield to Division’s Management

SlumberShield produces top-of-bed products including mattress protectors, bed sheets and pillows.

New Leadership Team Announced for ICFF + Wanteddesign Manhattan

Emerald elevates internal talent to enhance industry-essential events.

DispatchTrack’s Last Mile Sustainability Perspective Reveals Sustainability and Optimization Initiatives on the Rise

New report finds high fuel cost is motivating supply chain professionals to consider adding electric or semi-electric trucks to the fleet.

RHF Investments, Parent of Century Furniture, Acquires Classic Leather and St. Timothy Furniture

The transaction will boost the upholstery capacity for Rock House Brands as the Classic Leather factory completes its existing backlog.

BoConcept Celebrates 70th Anniversary This Month With a Year of Ekstraordinær

The international furniture concept is celebrating seven decades with ‘ekstraordinær’ a prestigious award, campaigns and product releases.

HPU Design, Visual Merchandising Students Gain Experience Via Redesign Project

Culp awards top selections of students’ use of its products for room redesign contest.

Kingsdown Extends License Agreement with Euro Colchões in Brazil for Another 10 Years

The Luxury bedding manufacturer has extended its license agreement with Euro Colchões, a bedding manufacturer in Brazil for another decade.

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Volume 152 No. 6 November/December issue cover photo

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