|
|||||
|
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is part of a just launched group named the Forest Legality Alliance that will support private sector efforts to reduce illegal logging. The alliance was created to ensure importers and supply chains understand the emerging new trade policies, a press release said. Its members include: World Resources Institute, the . . . → Read More: Ikea Joins Forest Legality Alliance to Curb Illegal Logging Proposal expected to be introduced in U.S. Senate An aide to Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., said Tuesday that a bill that would likely affect some chemicals used in furniture could be introduced as early as next month. Lautenberg has submitted similar bills twice since 2005 to reduce the exposure of workers, children and other consumers . . . → Read More: Bill Could Target Chemicals Used in Furniture Expansion will take place over next 18 months With two new distribution centers in place and hints that the economic climate is improving, Rooms To Go plans to open 16 new stores over the next 18 months, its biggest growth push in at least the last three years. Jeff Seaman”Jeff Seaman” Jeff Seaman, CEO of the . . . → Read More: Rooms To Go Plans to Open 16 New Stores More companies enter niche this yearOne category of green home furnishings that looks to have established a permanent foothold is reclaimed wood furniture. Last year Turning House furniture joined the category, looking to use wood from deconstructed buildings with historical value. More recently, one of the biggest commitments to reclaimed products came from Four Hands, . . . → Read More: Reclaimed Wood Furniture Generates Steady Demand BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Four area Ashley Furniture HomeStores in north and central Alabama are hosting the fourth annual Basket Brigade this year, where staff will be collecting food to feed hundreds of families in need this Thanksgiving. Employees, vendors and customers can donate food to fill basket with everything needed for a Thanksgiving meal – . . . → Read More: Alabama Ashley Stores Collect Food for Needy |
|||||
