Event Sponsored for Foster and Adopted Children

Nourison, a rug and home accessories company based in New Jersey, partnered with the Never Give Up Foundation to host a Back to School event for foster and adopted children in Clark County, Nevada, on Aug. 18.

Nourison contributed 250 pairs of shoes for children ranging in age from 5 to 16. The event was . . . → Read More: Event Sponsored for Foster and Adopted Children

Rising diesel prices hiking furniture freight costs

After a summer respite that provided some temporary relief, diesel fuel prices are on the rise again – much to the dismay of trucking companies that transport furniture, as well as manufacturers and retailers who operate their own truck fleets.

The latest weekly survey from the U.S. Energy Information Administration put the average diesel price . . . → Read More: Rising diesel prices hiking furniture freight costs

Furniture manufacturer looking for temporary plant after fire

Grandwood Furniture, a small solid wood furniture manufacturer in Lakewood, WA, whose plant was destroyed in an Aug. 7 fire here, is looking for a temporary location to resume operations, the Tacoma News-Tribune reports.

Owner R.J. Cleland told the newspaper he hopes to start shipping again in several weeks.

The fire, which investigators ruled was . . . → Read More: Furniture manufacturer looking for temporary plant after fire

Ashley for the Arts event promotes artists, raises money for charity

Ashley Furniture supplied the stage cover for the amphitheater in Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wis., the site of musical performances at the Ashley for the Arts festival. Aerial artists perform at the Ashley for the Arts festival. Generals Overlook is part of the Arcadia, Wis., park’s war memorial, the brainchild of Ashley Chairman Ron . . . → Read More: Ashley for the Arts event promotes artists, raises money for charity

Mitt Romney to Speak at High Point Furniture Plant

HIGH POINT — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in High Point (NC) Sunday to deliver a speech at a small furniture factory.

According to a story in the High Point Enterprise, Romney will speak at Absolute Style Furniture, a case goods and upholstery manufacturer that employs about 25 people.

The High Point appearance . . . → Read More: Mitt Romney to Speak at High Point Furniture Plant