HIGH POINT — One of the prevalent conversations at the spring High Point Market centered around concerns over the potential of tariffs on the fabric and leather categories as upholstery buyers begin placing their orders for fall introductions.
North Carolina-based Valdese Weavers is ready to provide solutions, according to Patrick Shelton, senior vice president, sales and marketing. Described by company officials as “passionate about Valdese’s domestic capability and capacity to take on new business,” Shelton said the company is poised to support its industry partners with a plan already in place.
“Our strategy as a company remains unchanged as over 85% of our business is manufactured in the United States,” Shelton said. “Our primary focus has always been on our domestic, vertical manufacturing operation to leverage all of the benefits associated with producing and servicing our customers in the U.S.”
Shelton added that Valdese’s global sourcing strategy is twofold, noting that the company doesn’t expect any “meaningful shifts” in its plans…