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U.S. Appliance Factories Resume Production

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Alan Wolf covid, industry

America’s appliance plants are up and running again following sporadic interruptions for COVID cleansings.

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Whirlpool, LG, GE Contend with COVID Concerns at Factories

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 Alan Wolf industry

Three of the country’s largest appliance makers have temporarily closed select plants to thwart the spread of coronavirus and allay the concerns of workers.

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GE Pares Back Appliance Production, Electrolux Prepares for Same

March 18, 2020March 31, 2020 Alan Wolf industry

At least two major white-goods manufacturers, GE Appliances (GEA) and Electrolux, plan to tap the brakes on production amid the spread of coronavirus.

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Retail Sales to Rise Upwards of 4.1% This Year: NRF

March 4, 2020March 31, 2020 Alan Wolf industry

Despite the uncertainties of coronavirus, a presidential election and a lingering trade war, total retail sales in 2020 are expected to increase between 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, to more than $3.9 trillion, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted.

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What You Can Do Now to Counter the Coronavirus

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Seth Weisblatt coronavirus, industry

Without sounding too many alarms, how prepared is America to handle a pandemic? While that question may seem alarmist and even existential, the reality is forcing all business owners to adapt and respond to the situation that is upon us.

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Furniture Sales Rally in January

February 26, 2020March 31, 2020 Alan Wolf furniture, industry

Following a tough slog in 2019, furniture and home furnishings dealers started the new year and the new decade on an up note, with channel revenue rising nearly 2 percent in January to more than $9.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

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Whirlpool Signs on to UN Global Initiative

February 24, 2020March 31, 2020 Alan Wolf industry

Whirlpool has become the latest signatory to the UN Global Compact, a voluntary commitment to responsible business practices that can help create a better world.

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Almo, Tempur Sealy Look Skyward to Cut Carbon Emissions and Costs

February 19, 2020March 31, 2020 YSN Staff almo, industry, tempur sealy

In separate efforts to boost their sustainable business models and reduce their carbon footprints, BrandSource distribution partner Almo Corporation and major bedding vendor Tempur Sealy International have made significant investments in harvesting the power of the sun.

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Coronavirus Update: How to Plan for Possible Inventory Shortages

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Seth Weisblatt industry

While many of our furniture retail members are busy with the first quarter “tax time bounce,” there are concerns in our industry about what the second quarter and the rest of 2020 will look like for the furniture supply chain as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in China.