Simmons Upholstery manufacturer United Furniture Industries plans to expand operations at its Nettleton, MS, facility. The company said it will invest $277,000 in the project, which will create a minimum of 100 new jobs.

Classroom furniture provider KI has announced that its Business Interiors by Staples has been named a national authorized dealer for the National Joint Powers Alliance.

More exhibit space needed to bring more exciting, cutting-edge technology introduced at Ligna to customers.

Furniture made from redwood found in Hangar One at Moffett Federal Airfield will be available at The Wooden Duck. Berkeley-based furniture stalwart The Wooden Duck has teamed with pioneering reclaimed wood company TerraMai to provide tables and other pieces built from one-of-a-kind redwood reclaimed from the historic Hangar One structure at Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA.

Wood cluster organization Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA) to represent wood manufacturing companies at Dubai Trade Show Indeex 2013.

Wood cluster organization Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA) to develop new export markets.

"Making the Most of Your Show with Social Media” set for May 30th at 11 a.m. CST.

The industry suffered as consumer sentiment plummeted along with disposable income, but these fortunes are expected to reverse as unemployment decreases and housing starts begin to increase. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Furniture Stores industry to its growing industry report collection.

See if your pick for People's Choice Award wins at the Fresh Wood Awards Ceremony, hosted by Tommy Mac.

Sustainable furniture entrepreneur and African immigrant Thomas A. Johnson shares his perspective on immigration reform in an open letter to the President Obama and Congress.