Furniture Manufacturing

May 2, 2024

First STURDY recall: CPSC tags Rooms To Go dressers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of a series of children’s dressers sold at Rooms To Go for violation of the STURDY Act.

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May 2, 2024

After just one month of improvement, U.S. manufacturing slumps again in April

After expanding for just one month in March, U.S. manufacturing returned to contraction in April.

Karat Home CEO Scarlett Fan says the company's acquisition of Z Gallerie opens many avenues for growth and success. Photo courtesy of Karat Home.
May 2, 2024

What’s next for Z Gallerie? New owner outlines plans

The furniture manufacturer completed the acquisition of the Top 100 retail brand out of bankruptcy in January.

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April 30, 2024

China’s ruling party to hold key economic policy meeting in July

The party's thrice-delayed third plenary session will focus on macro reforms to boost exports and attract foreign investment

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April 30, 2024

Florida furniture manufacturer ordered to pay $92k in denied overtime wages

The Dept. of Labor has ordered outdoor furniture manufacturer Alumatech to pay more than $92,000 in back wages to workers.

April 29, 2024

6-alarm fire engulfs 120-year-old furniture factory

A massive former furniture factory caught fire in southeast Pennsylvania over the weekend, causing one of the largest blazes in county history.

April 26, 2024

Crate & Barrel recalls more than 3,300 imported cribs due to fall hazard

Furniture and décor retailer Crate & Barrel has recalled more than 3,300 cribs due to a fall hazard.

April 25, 2024

Major Amish furniture collective launches new website to connect consumer with retailer

Viztech, a collective of nearly 200 Amish furniture manufacturers, has developed a new website to better connect consumers with the retail stores that carry the furniture they’re looking for.