Supply chain developments affecting the furniture and home goods industry, from raw material sourcing to last-mile delivery.
Alexium's acquisition of cooling technology and CITY Furniture's rebranding to CITY HOME mark significant shifts. Afghanistan's carpet exports and European market dynamics indicate broader global trends.
Read analysisPP resin — the plastic spun into carpet yarn and used across furnishings — is off its 2026 war-peak but still elevated. Where it's priced, why your own quote may differ, and the free way to track it.
Read analysisSleep Number's Chapter 11 filing and merger with Sleep Country Canada mark significant shifts in the North American bedding market. Sustainability remains a key focus, with Recover™ launching recycled yarns and Grasim Industries investing in Lyocell expansion. Bed Bath & Beyond's vertical integration strategy signals a new retail approach.
Read analysisCAPE is paying, but the pipeline narrows at every stage. Meanwhile, freight rates are still climbing and the post-IEEPA duty stack keeps landed costs elevated for furniture, rugs, textiles, and home goods.
Read analysisThe removal of tariffs on Indian goods has revitalized the rug market at High Point, while customs delays challenge other sectors. Williams-Sonoma relaunches Dormify, targeting young consumers. Vitra introduces flexible workspace solutions, and Sinomax USA shines for innovation.
Read analysisPart Two in FurniPulse's IEEPA tariff refund coverage. CAPE Phase 1 is live, refund wires are moving, and consumer class actions are already targeting retailers. Section 122 expires July 24. What importers need to do before then.
Read analysisThis week’s analysis highlights the key signals from CIFF Guangzhou 2026 and the growing emphasis on health and wellness in furniture design. As the industry prepares for the upcoming High Point Market, companies face challenges related to tariffs and changing consumer preferences.
Read analysisEvery dollar collected under IEEPA tariffs — across 53 million+ entries from 330,000+ importers — is legally owed back. CBP's new CAPE refund portal targets an April 20 launch but will initially cover only 63% of affected entries.
Read analysisOil past $110/barrel, polypropylene up 39%, Hormuz transit down 95%. A 62-source, country-by-country analysis of how the 2026 Iran conflict is reshaping costs for furniture, carpet, and textile importers across 12+ producing nations.
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