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Business Insider
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Memorial Day furniture deals: The best sales include Wayfair, Joybird, and more
Shopping for furniture can be a hassle, but getting a good deal always makes it worth it. Luckily, the best 2025 Memorial Day furniture sales happening now can help you revamp your indoor or outdoor space more Day brings the best furniture deals we see all year, rivaled only by Black Friday, so now's the time to shop if you've been on the fence. Whether you need a new desk, couch, bed frame, or rug, these sales from our favorite brands have you of course, with so many deals to browse through, it can get overwhelming. Luckily, we're here to help. Ahead, find the best Memorial Day furniture deals on pieces we recommend. In some cases, you can save over $1,000, so you won't want to miss out. Some of these deals are likely to sell out, though, so don't wait too long to a deals reporter and editor of many years, this Memorial Day isn't my first rodeo. I've covered my fair share of couches, rugs, desks, and decor, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to my furniture deals. Check out some of my favorites from this year's early Memorial Day furniture discounts below. So far, the sales are solid, meeting some of the best prices we've seen in 2025, though not necessarily all-time lows. This modular outdoor sofa set can be arranged in numerous ways to fit in your backyard space. It's incredibly comfortable and has a strong, durable frame. One of our editor's recently tested this human-sized dog bed, calling it a "dream come true" and "like laying in a supportive cloud." The Magnus Pro has incredibly thoughtful cable management and supportive add-ons that make it a great choice for gamers, streamers, and anyone who uses multiple monitors and accessories. Ruggable's Celestine rug is vintage-inspired but made with a machine-washable material, so it's easy to clean. Its thin, so it's easy to ripple with foot traffic or vacuuming, but it's a good option for pet owners. The Tyler Chair is a classic design that can be customized to fit your space and style, with more than 100 different upholstery options to choose from. Amazon might not be the first place you think of when shopping for furniture. But the online retailer is a treasure trove of affordable, high-quality pieces, including some of our favorite standing desks and area rugs we've tested. Amazon also stocks two of its own furniture brands, Rivet and Stone & Beam, which boast similar quality to luxury brands like West Elm and CB2 despite much more affordable prices, per our review. Right now, you can shop Amazon furniture deals up to 40% off. Modular sofas are beloved for their versatility and ability to shift, shrink, and grow according to your space or desired shape. This roomy U-shape sectional includes four seats and two ottomans. Bonus, there is hidden storage space under each seat and all the covers are machine-washable. You can't beat the simplicity and ease of ordering a dining set. This Signature Design by Ashley has a rustic, farmhouse feel to it and is amply sized with seating for six. This Allewie storage bed has four sliding drawers for ample storage, easy assembly, and a stylish, timeless design. It has over 8,000 5-star ratings, so we have a good feeling about this bed. It's available in full, queen, and king. Joybird puts a modern spin on classic pieces. The brand's sofas and chairs offer some of the widest color and fabric selections we've seen, making them unique and easily customizable to your own aesthetic. Save 35% off sitewide and up to 40% on best-selling pieces now. Available in dozens of colors and fabrics, the Eliot Sleeper Sectional is a modern classic. In addition to a pull-out bed, it also has plenty of storage for bedding or anything else you might need to stow away. The Joybird Hughes Leather Sofa features a mid-century-inspired design and is covered with rich and supple leather. Only lightly curved, Joybird's Amelia sofa is 80 inches long and comes in dozens of colors and several fabric types (some of which cost extra). The frame is a mix of engineered wood and kiln-dried solid wood. Wayfair offers a wide selection of decor, furniture, and accessories that are both high-quality and affordable. Its pieces are easy to assemble on your own, making it a great choice for college students are anyone who moves around a lot. The retailer is offering markdowns up to 70% off on some of our favorite area rugs, home office furniture, sofas, and more. This upholstered wingback platform bed frame oozes sophistication but at a very accessible price point. It's available in five colors and full, queen, and king bed sizes. With several colors similarly discounted from Wayfair, this is a rare chance to pick up a stylish armchair for your living room to match your current decor. The Hoboken Tufted Arm Chair is made with solid wood and a shallow seat, so it's sturdy and not too soft. The texture on this handmade rug can help elevate your space. It's also stain-resistant and fair trade. Article has mastered the midcentury modern aesthetic. Plus, most of its stylish furniture pieces require no assembly or can be assembled in under 15 minutes, making it all the more convenient. The brand is currently offering deals up to 40% off. Among the markdowns are editor-favorite bed frames, desks, and our full Article media console review for more products we love. The curved fabric headboard of Article's Uden gives a cozy, enveloping feeling to the bed. It's available in an earthy green color and off-white. A durable plastic chair is an essential for anyone in a busy household, and these dining chairs by Article are the perfect addition to your space. These chairs are rarely on sale, so you'll want to pick them up fast. Choose from dusty pink, daisy yellow, or one of nine other available colors. The ultimate statement piece, Article's Sven series comes in fabric, leather, or colorful velvet. The anti-crush velvet is easy to clean and will look beautiful for years to come. Many retailers like Anthropologie, Ballard Designs, and more are offering Memorial Day deals both online and in-store. But keep in mind that the in-store selection may be limited or sell out faster, so you may have better luck online. Some brands are also offering online exclusive deals that may be more enticing than what you'll find in our WhatsApp channel on mobile to stay up to date on deals and buying guides from the Reviews team.
National Observer
07-05-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Mining executive under fire for email to Indigenous leader
An email from the CEO of a mining company to an Ontario First Nation chief is causing an uproar over how resource companies engage with Indigenous communities. In the email, shared with Canada's National Observer, Golden Rapture Mining CEO and president Richard Rivet called Chief Jeffrey Copenace of the Ojibways of Onigaming a 'terrible leader' for opposing a proposed mineral exploration project near the First Nation's territory. The company wants to start a small-scale drilling and surface rock sampling project in 2025. The mining company hopes to explore a 10,000-acre gold property near Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls in Ontario and upstream from lakes connecting Onigaming First Nation to Lake of the Woods. The First Nation community, about 140 kilometres south of Kenora, has been under a state of emergency since 2014 due to high youth suicide rates, addiction and a housing crisis. Copenace told the company that Onigaming cannot consider new development proposals while facing this ongoing tragedy. 'We are currently experiencing another death in our community, the 43rd in three and a half years,' Copenace wrote. 'We simply do not have the capacity to engage in good faith in any way during our crisis.' 'Maybe your Reserve is in such bad shape because you're a terrible leader,' Rivet wrote back to Copenace. 'You should resign.' Rivet told Canada's National Observer his email was 'in private and should have stayed that way,' and his remarks referred to Copenace's opposition to development — 'not because of the way he handled the suicide emergency. That would be very rude and cruel. If he perceived it that way, then I apologize.' 'We're in crisis mode' Ontario is in the midst of an effort to expand and accelerate mining development, particularly in the north of the province. 'The standard is actually higher. The standard is one of consent, not just consultation,' Jamie Kneen, an expert with MiningWatch Canada. But Indigenous leaders say Rivet's remarks reflect a broader failure by mining companies to respect Indigenous self-determination. The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents leadership across the province, condemned the message as 'unacceptable disrespect,' and in a recent press release, called for a public apology from Golden Rapture Mining. 'Companies need to realize there's a lot going on in communities,' Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict told Canada's National Observer. 'It's not always possible to engage at that time. We're dealing with overdosing, evictions, housing issues. We cannot possibly talk about meaningful engagement or partnership when we're in crisis mode.' Benedict said while legislative changes and economic pressures are pushing industry to expand resource development faster, this must not come at the expense of Indigenous rights or realities on the ground. 'Our communities want development. Our communities want to engage. It's just important that proponents understand the realities, the community, and its priorities,' Benedict said. The Ontario ministry of mines has yet to respond to a request for comment. Jamie Kneen, an environmental activist and mining policy expert with MiningWatch Canada, said the company's conduct highlights a recurring issue in the sector: companies approaching consultation as a checkbox exercise rather than building meaningful relationships. 'The standard is actually higher. The standard is one of consent, not just consultation,' said Kneen. 'And communities have the right not just to be consulted, but to make decisions independently according to their own criteria and processes. That has to be respected — both the process and the outcome.' He pointed to UNDRIP, which Canada has committed to implementing. Under that standard, communities must give 'free, prior and informed consent' to projects affecting their lands. 'There's a tendency for proponents to find the people willing to talk and stop there,' Kneen said. 'But there's more to the community than that. There's more to the relationship than just getting a band council resolution.' Consultation is 'about relationship-building, not just trying to get access,' Kneen said. 'You need to be willing to accept that the outcome might not be what you want.' In disagreement Rivet's project remains in its early stages. While a full permit is not yet required, Golden Rapture Mining must submit an exploration plan to the Ontario Ministry of Mines and is seeking community approval before proceeding. Due to the potential for harm to culturally significant spring-fed lakes, Copenace would be opposed 'at any cost necessary, including peaceful protest and direct action' to the exploration, he wrote in their correspondence. 'We will always stand up for our community's Treaty Rights and against any mining or exploration that will negatively impact our Inherent Rights,' he said. Rivet said he wasn't surprised Copenace would oppose his company's plans. 'We already knew that as he had previously refused other companies in the past,' Rivet told Canada's National Observer. 'He is simply against any progress and his reserve is very poor.' In the email, Rivet said the situation had been a 'bad experience' and the company had previously hired First Nations workers and included Indigenous voices on its board. 'We just had a bad experience with Chief Jeff Copenace, who refused to consult, which was very frustrating for us, as our livelihood and our shareholders' investments are dependent on successful exploration,' Rivet told Canada's National Observer. In another follow-up email, Rivet wrote that he worries about the fallout from negative attention over the email exchange with Copenace. 'We are a publicly traded company and this could destroy our company with all our 1,000 investors losing their money if the share price was to crash.'
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed after being hit by car in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a woman was hit by a car Wednesday night. Police said the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 8900 block of Plank Road. During the investigation, officers learned that a Ford Expedition was headed south on Plank Road in the right lane when it struck a pedestrian, who was later identified as 38-year-old Ashley Rivet. It is unknown at this time if Rivet was walking in the road or attempting to cross the street. Rivet died of her injuries at the scene, police said. Police said the driver of the Ford has not been charged at this time. Louisiana troopers urge road safety after overnight, morning deadly crashes This is an ongoing investigation. Baton Rouge summer camps for kids, teens with sports, art, music Trader Joe's recalls 61K sparkling water bottles — here's why Louisiana families sue Southwest Airlines over flight turbulence injuries Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants ICE looks for more space Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State of Los Angeles Denim Manufacturing
'Made in the USA' is a rallying cry that has grown ever louder since the Covid-19 pandemic ground global supply chains to a halt, cutting off American brands from their offshore partners. Over the ensuing years, challenges persisted, with production slowdowns and logistical hiccups prompting U.S. brands to reexamine the sourcing status quo—and revisit the idea of manufacturing stateside. The concept is far from new for many denim and apparel labels who have long viewed the U.S., and Los Angeles in particular, as home base. Downtown, L.A. and the communities that surround it are home to thousands of mills, dyehouses and garment factories responsible for 83 percent of the country's apparel production. More from Sourcing Journal Asta Resort Dips Into Denim SoCal Law Enforcement Busts Massive Organized Retail Theft Operation C&A Closes German Jean Factory But even with buzzwords like 'onshoring' on the tongues of many, the reality on the ground reflects a much more nuanced state of affairs for manufacturers. Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent. 'The benefit to doing business in L.A. is the turnaround time,' she said, 'and the creativity level is one-of-a-kind. We have had many customers come to us and are amazed to see their ideas come alive.' Still, the six-year-old laundry's business has decreased in recent years, and that unfortunate trend is continuing into 2024. According to Anaya, while brands are still interested in making denim in L.A., other apparel sourcing hubs, like Italy, are pulling market share away from SoCal makers. Today, Omni provides a variety of services, from wet processing to dry processing like hand-sanding and whiskering, as well as several dye techniques. While it used to offer novelty washes, like tie-dye, those techniques have fallen by the wayside as brands streamline their offerings. 'For overdyes we are processing 60 percent direct dyes and 40 percent reactive dyes,' Anaya said. She noted that 'direct dye takes an additional discharge process to lighten certain areas and seems very popular these days and keeps us busy.' Omni also operates a small development sewing line for sampling and limited-production runs. The ebb and flow of demand is being felt across the sector with inflation lingering and consumer confidence on a tentative upswing. But Pakistan-based Artistic Milliners' L.A. wash and finishing facility, Star Fades International (SFI), is in a period of flow, according to Katie Tague, vice president of global marketing and sales. 'Since the initial Covid-driven nearshoring rush, SFI has observed a shift in the denim manufacturing landscape in Los Angeles. With the increasing demand for local production and the focus on sustainability, there has been a resurgence of interest in Made in the USA denim,' she told Rivet. 'Brands are recognizing the value of sourcing locally and supporting domestic manufacturing, leading to a steady increase in business for SFI.' According to Tague, what sets the business apart is its 'comprehensive range of services, from design assistance to global sourcing solutions.' Recent projects with brands have centered on developing innovative denim that prioritizes sustainability and ethical production—fitting, with California leading the charge for green manufacturing. 'The team at SFI is dedicated to helping clients navigate the ever-changing denim industry landscape and create products that resonate with consumers,' she said. SFI's Karachi-based parent company, which counts itself among the largest denim manufacturers in Pakistan, has pioneered ecologically focused vertical production practices and relies on clean energy. There's a synergy between that longstanding vision and the demands of the American consumer, making SFI's L.A. business an essential proving ground for the firm's innovations. 'In the domestic market, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable and ethically sourced denim products. Consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental and social impact of their clothing choices, driving brands to adopt more sustainable practices,' Tague explained. 'This trend is more pronounced in the U.S. compared to the global market, where there is a growing demand for transparency and accountability in the fashion industry.' Acquired in 2021, SFI is a newer venture for Artistic Milliners, and Tague said the company has 'learned valuable lessons about doing business in the U.S./L.A. market compared to abroad.' The benefits of having an American outpost include proximity to brands, access to diverse talent, and the ability to respond swiftly to client needs. 'Being in L.A. also provides an opportunity to tap into the local creativity and fashion scene, fostering collaborations and innovation,' she added. There are drawbacks, too—and they're not insubstantial. Operating costs are higher. Competition is stiffer. Regulatory requirements are stringent, and only becoming more complex as the state looks to implement new regulations pertaining to fashion's impact on the environment. 'Despite these challenges, Artistic Milliners has found that the benefits of being in the U.S. market outweigh the drawbacks, as it allows for closer partnerships with clients, more efficient communication, and a deeper understanding of local market trends and preferences,' Tague said. Beyond denim, L.A.-based apparel producers report having experienced a lift in business since talk about nearshoring became mainstream. TEG, a full-service garment manufacturer and developer based in Downtown, L.A.'s Arts District, offers both established and emerging brands help with patternmaking, sampling and cut and sew at a vertically integrated facility. 'Next year, 2025, will be TEG's 20th year in business. I can say we have seen a steady demand for Made in L.A. production since we started,' Jennifer Evans, founder and CEO of TEG and parent company The Evans Group, said. 'There was a spike during and after Covid, which has leveled off, but we still have requests each day for domestic production'—especially true for emerging brands looking for small-batch manufacturing, which is the company's primary focus, she added. TEG's business has grown 'significantly' in the years after the pandemic, amplifying its reach. 'We expanded our services to provide a complete one-stop-shop, from design to photoshoots, and have thrived since,' Evans said. According to the founder, the manufacturer has developed a niche with both new and established high-end designers, having worked with labels like Jonathan Simkhai and Rodarte in the past. 'We work on a wide variety of collections within those categories and tailor our services to suit each,' she said. 'We offer a more white-gloved experience to emerging designers, who need more hand-holding throughout the process, and high quality a la carte services for established brands looking for quick, quality work.' Amid a heightened focus on sustainability, the group has also seen more interest in specialty projects that promote circularity. 'We have seen an uptick in reuse projects, for both emerging and established brands, which aligns with our ethos and services well,' Evans said. For example, earlier this year, the manufacturer worked with Los Angeles streetwear retailer Bodega and Nike's Re-Creation program to release a collection of one-of-a-kind, reimagined products made from reclaimed Nike goods. The assortment featured apparel, accessories and footwear made from upcycled, archival and deadstock materials. 'These projects take significant time and handling to orchestrate, but allow for unique, forward designs, which we see large demand for domestically,' Evans said. Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels. Small brands and designers can bring inventive, experimental projects to life without the pressure of high MOQs. 'Doing work in L.A. allows access to a highly skilled labor pool, easy and direct communications, flexibility in services, and clear business practices,' she added. 'For small brands, these are invaluable benefits while they learn the nuances of the process and their businesses.' This article is published in Rivet's Fall 2024 issue. Click here to read more.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two motorcyclists involved in fatal crash on Lafourche Parish highway
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A crash in Lafourche Parish claimed the life of a motorcyclist and injured another, according to the Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported that around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, they began investigating a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 182 near the intersection with Washington Street. Two wounded in separate shootings around New Orleans An investigation revealed 43-year-old Anthony Gambino III was headed east on the highway on a Harley Davidson Street Glide, just in front of 42-year-old Chad Rivet, who was riding a Harley Davidson Softail. For unknown reasons, Rivet's motorcycle struck the rear left of Gambino's motorcycle, causing the crash. Troopers said Gambino's helmet was improperly strapped during the crash and came off, resulting in fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Pearl River County crash claims life of Picayune woman Rivet was taken to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash remains under investigation as toxicology results are admin plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs: internal memo Mötley Crüe postpones Las Vegas residency due to vocalist Vince Neil's health Remarkable Woman 2024: What Dawn Bradley-Fletcher has been up to over the year Two motorcyclists involved in fatal crash on Lafourche Parish highway Walmart drops huge deals on Apple products ahead of spring Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
