Called the “Furniture Capital of the World,” North Carolina is the No. 1 furniture manufacturer in the U.S. employing over 35,000 people, according to the state Department of Commerce website.

“This is a big deal,” said Jerry Epperson, a longtime furniture consultant and ... based American Home Furnishings Alliance. ...

“This is a big deal,” said Jerry Epperson, a longtime furniture ... Furnishings Alliance. “North Carolina is blessed with a lot of literally the world’s best manufacturers,” Epperson ...