Policy & Standard
President of CCCFNA Attends China (Qinghai) International Carpet Exhibition ...
Oct 20,2015
President of China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce Bian Zhenhu attended the opening ceremony of China (Qinghai) International Carpet Exhibition 2015 and made a speech at the Forum on the Tibetan Carpet Development in Qinghai Province ...
DOC Postpones Final Ruling on Chinese-Made Melamine Products
Jul 09,2015
On June 18, the DOC issued a preliminary All-China rate of 363.31%, which would apply to all Chinese manufacturers that do not qualify for a lower separate duty rate. This rate would apply to shipments made from April 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2014. A ...
Crosswater to Exhibit at Independent Hotel Show
Sep 22,2014
The Hotel Supply Group, is a professional collective that combines the expertise and knowledge to design bedrooms and bathroom schemes for the hospitality sector. The room design has been designed by Indcreations with products from members Artimide, ...
China Can Reform Its Economy and Grow at The Same Time
May 20,2014
Beijing bureaucrats are all exhausted just by chasing a sputtering economy and trying to keep it moving. Some fine-tuning here, a bit of state spending there – all with the aim of meeting a GDP growth target. But if they want to stop fixing problems on ...
May 09,2014
The EU issued three now regulations which now require all existing blinds to be made safe using a retrofit safety device, and all cords and chains to be fitted with a safety device at the point of manufacture. In addition, the new regulations ban the ...
Heal's Promotes Campbell Thompson to Senior Buyer for Furniture
Apr 28,2014
Heal's has promoted Campbell Thompson to senior buyer for furniture with immediate effect. Thompson's new role involves overseeing the overall furniture buying at Heal's, as well as his existing category, Cabinetry. Thompson joined Heal's as cabinet ...
2014 Is Shaping up to Be a Make or Break Year for Fiaa
Mar 08,2014
As of the 1st of January 2014, the Fair Work Commission has jurisdiction to hear complaints about bulling in the workplace. Statistics released by the Commission has indicated that 44 applications for anti-bullying orders were made in January. An ...
Sustainable Furnishings Council Updates Manufacturer Requirements
Dec 25,2013
The Sustainable Furnishings Council has updated its Exemplary Manufacturer Requirements for home furnishings manufacturers. The new requirements are available for review and public comment through the end of January. They include mandatory ...
CFMA Hosting Flammability Seminar DEC. 11
Dec 03,2013
With new flammability standards set to take effect Jan. 1, the California Furniture Manufacturers Assn. will hold a seminar to provide critical information to furniture industry members. The seminar is set for Dec. 11 in Fullerton and is open to ...
Exclusive Research: Furniture Store Performance Report 2013
Nov 26,2013
Furniture Store Performance RportMotion upholstery, occasional tables, youth bedroom and outdoor furniture now account for a greater portion of furniture store sales, according to Furniture/Today's exclusive Furniture Store Performance Report for 2013. ...
High Point Market: Do Supplier Brands Still Matter to You and The Customer?
Oct 24,2013
"Yes. ...I believe it adds confidence to the customer's purchase decision. I think first and foremost they're buying my company, Olum's, but then there are major, well-known brands - Flexsteel, England, Ashley - that add legitimacy and confidence to the ...
The Design Network Launches Video with Tracy Hutson
Oct 23,2013
The Design Network will launch a new video series next month featuring interior designer and lifestyle expert Tracy Hutson. Hutson, perhaps best known as part of the design team on the former "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," will star in "Tracy ...
Don't Call Him Raymond Waites Any More
Oct 22,2013
The designer formerly known as Raymond Waites is changing his name to Artemis. And the Frederick Cooper division of Wildwood Lamps has launched the first Artemis collection at this week's High Point Market, called Art-Lite, a mix of 26 lamps and 20 ...
What Does US Tapering of QE2 Hold for China?
Sep 19,2013
As the anticipated U.S. decision to put an end to the quantitative easing policy has sent jitters across the markets of emerging economies, and has led to mounting concern over a capital exodus, the Chinese government has geared up to do its own ...
SFC Releases Fifth Annual Consumer Research Study
Sep 04,2013
The Sustainable Furnishings Council has released the 2013 Green Home Furnishings Study. The report is the SFC's fifth annual consumer research study and is available to SFC members and non-members. According to the survey, consumers are becoming more ...
Court of Appeals Nixes Antidumping Funds for Ashley, Ethan Allen
Aug 30,2013
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that Ashley Furniture and Ethan Allen are not eligible to receive millions of dollars in duties in the wooden bedroom furniture antidumping case. In an Aug. 19 decision, the U.S. Court of ...
How to Import Furniture From China – Facts About China's Furniture Industry
May 24,2013
Importing furniture from China can be a very lucrative business. It’s not as hard as you think, as long as you go through proper training. Since there are very few well-known brands out in the market today, this creates a huge opportunity for ...
Top Reasons Why You Should Import Furniture from China
May 23,2013
The furniture business is what you would call a quiet giant in the business world. You won’t see headlines about furniture on a daily basis, but everyone’s subconsciously talking about it. Everyone uses a piece of furniture on a daily basis, whether it be ...
Russia's Furniture Import Taxes Dropped to 10%
May 10,2013
According to the marketing survey of outlook and situation of wooden furniture, nearly five years of wooden furniture import, the trend of the growth and decline appear alternately. 44.5% growth in 2010 imports of these products, fell 13.6% in ...
Jane Seymour Visiting Aico's High Point Market Showroom
Apr 22,2013
Full line importer AICO/Amini Innovation Corp. is welcoming actress and artist Jane Seymour here today and Sunday in its showroom in the International Home Furnishings Center, C-802. She will be in the showroom to meet and greet customers, and to talk ...
