By Tess DiNapoli, Special to Furniture Today At a moment when many of us are spending more time at home than ever, now is the perfect time to find inspiration in the latest home design trends. From large-scale interior renovations to the best furniture motifs, transforming your space can be […]
Luxury Furniture
Avalon recalls 9,500 bedroom pieces
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Avalon Furniture has recalled 9,500 pieces of furniture from its Cottage Town bedroom collection. According to a recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the base coat paint used on pieces within the furniture collection contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead […]
Hollywood Bed & Spring Mfg. acquires Linwood Hospitality from Leggett & Platt
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Hollywood Bed & Spring Mfg Co. has acquired the Linwood Hospitality division from Leggett & Platt Inc. for an undisclosed price. Hollywood Bed & Spring said the purchase of the Lexington, N.C. –based company boosts its leading market share in the hospitality and contract markets. “The combination […]
Broad River Retail to open dual-concept stores in S.C, Ga.
FORT MILL, S.C. — Broad River Retail, hot on the heels of opening two new stores in the past 30 days despite the pandemic, has announced plans to significantly upgrade its presence in two existing markets, Spartanburg, S.C., and Augusta, Ga. The company, ranked number 47 on Furniture Today’s Top […]
Export Furniture Exhibition postponed until March 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Organizers of the Export Furniture Exhibition held here said they are postponing the 16th edition of the show until March 2021. The EFE show was originally planned for March 2020 and then rescheduled until Aug. 27-29 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers decided to postpone it to early next year […]
High Point Market Authority receives funding for COVID-19 safety measures
HIGH POINT — The North Carolina General Assembly has approved $725,000 in funding for the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) to implement additional measures to ensure the health and safety of attendees for the upcoming fall market, scheduled for Oct. 13-21. The funding, received as part of the federal Coronavirus […]
Crate and Barrel CEO stepping down
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Crate and Barrel announced that CEO Neela Montgomery will leave her position with the company on Aug. 1. Montgomery informed the board of directors of her plan late last year according to a statement released by the company. Montgomery spent six years with the Otto Group, Crate and […]
DOC launches anti-circumvention inquiry into Chinese-made plywood products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into whether certain hardwood plywood products completed in Vietnam are using components sourced in China. In addition, the investigation is looking into whether certain Chinese components such as assembled cores, multi-ply core panels or individual core veneers that […]
Abbyson outlines safety protocols for Las Vegas Market
Abbyson’s Las Vegas Market showroom. LAS VEGAS — Full-line vendor Abbyson has announced its plans to create a safe buyer experience in its showroom during Las Vegas Market, scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 3. According to an email from the company, its showroom will be open Aug. 28- Sept. 1. In addition […]
Macy’s: Home is having “a golden moment”
New York — Macy’s Inc. is bracing for more temporary store closings where COVID-19 outbreaks are surging, execs said during today’s quarterly conference call with analysts. Nearly all Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Blue Mercury stores have now reopened. While overall sales are still down, home and beauty have been standout performers. “Home store […]
Wayfair’s luxury marketplace adds nearly 100 brands to its portfolio
BOSTON — Perigold, an online marketplace for luxury home furnishings and decor, is adding just under 100 new home brands, including Bernhardt Design, Visual Comfort, House of Rohl and more, to its online showroom. “We can now better meet our shoppers’ needs, especially in the lighting, decor and renovation categories,” said Rebecca […]
HS2 joint venture earns Greenguard Gold Certification for encased coil systems
HICKORY, N.C. — HS2, a joint venture between HS Manufacturing (HSM) and Harrison Spinks U.S., has earned UL Greenguard Gold Certification for its Micro Advanced Comfort Technology comfort layer systems and its Flexecore mattress component system. The glue-free, high-density fabric-encased coil systems give manufacturers a healthier option when specifying components […]
Threekit partners with inRiver to produce and store visual content
CHICAGO — Threekit, an online product visualization company with home furnishings customers, has partnered with inRiver, a product information management (PIM) company, which now allows clients of both companies to produce and store 3D and augmented reality content across the web and in email. “As a company, Threekit is fully […]
Blog: Tempur Sealy business update highlights key trends to watch
In-store traffic is down. So are tickets. But close rates are up, and so are sales. And e-commerce is soaring. Those are five key takeaways from the second-quarter business update that Tempur Sealy International shared the other day. As we wrap up June, let’s take a closer look at those […]
IHGF Delhi Fair ready for the ‘Neo Normal’
NEW DELHI — The delayed spring IHGF Delhi Fair is gearing up for a new kind of trade show experience. Sponsored by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the event will marry a virtual format with with engaging onsite experiences to connect buyers and sellers in real time. The […]
Webinar: Optimizing logistics during the pandemic
HIGH POINT — COVID-19 confronts retailers and manufacturers with unprecedented logistical challenges. Furniture Today Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin and Josh DeLay, vice president of business development at J.B. Hunt, will sit down with a panel of leading retail and manufacturing logistics experts to explore innovative strategies to keep goods […]
Houzz adds new features to Pro platform
Houzz Pro’s new 3D Floor Planner tool enables pros to capture and store room dimensions to present to clients. PALO ALTO, Calif. – Houzz, an online home design platform, has added new tools to its Pro package such as the ability to host and promote video meetings, along with a […]
Atlanta Market sets virtual programming for summer show
An event photo from an AmericasMart Fall Design Week event last year. ATLANTA – Atlanta Market has announced a seven-week schedule of virtual programming leading up to the August 13-18 summer 2020 Atlanta Market. Timely topics for the webinars running July 1-Aug. 10 include business strategies for a post-pandemic world, […]
AkzoNobel’s Interpon brand launches 3D app for powder coatings
Screenshots from AkzoNobel’s Design app. ANSTERDAM – Paint and coatings specialist AkzoNobel’s Interpon brand has launched a 3D visualization app for power coatings that aims to help customers choose the right finish for their needs. The color tool, which is available on the AkzoNobel Design app, allows users to digitally […]
1stdibs reveals “Iconic Spaces Reimagined”
This before and after photo shows the current living room at Villa Santo Sospir (l) and designer Sara Bengurs reimagined room (r). NEW YORK – Luxury online marketplace 1stdibs has revealed its first-ever designer show house after partnering with ten designers to each select an iconic room they’ve always loved […]