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Soundstage names Wayne Pezzino EVP, sales

HIGH POINT — Soundstage Immersive Soundbar Seating has hired industry veteran Wayne Pezzino as executive vice president of sales, a new position.  The company said…

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CPSC announces table and chair recalls

Units can collapse under weight, posing fall and injury hazards WASHINGTON — While much of the government recall attention of late has been on potentially…

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Ashley names Ruff Thomas VP of sales for stationary upholstery, accessories

ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has hired Ruff Thomas as vice president of sales for stationary upholstery and accessories for the East Coast region. Ruff…

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AHFA presents 2025 Distinguished Service Award to longtime industry analyst Ken Smith

HIGH POINT, N.C. –  The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to long-time industry analyst Kenneth D.…

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HOM Furniture acquires retailer Hennen’s Furniture

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — HNN 125 retailer HOM Furniture, one of the nation's largest furniture  retailers serving customers in the upper Midwestern states, has announced…

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Breaking News: La-Z-Boy to exit non-core case goods, upholstery segments

Move would impact American Drew and Kincaid wood furniture divisions, Kincaid upholstery and the company's UK upholstery manufacturing operations MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy has announced…

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CPSC announces table and chair recalls

Units can collapse under weight, posing fall and injury hazards WASHINGTON — While much of the government recall attention of late has been on potentially…

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Fiserv report shows furniture store sales were up 4.9% from October 2024

However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture,…

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Currey & Co. names Mary Wilson VP, key accounts

ATLANTA — Lighting, furniture and home décor specialist Currey & Co. has named Mary Wilson vice president of key accounts. Mary Wilson She began her…

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Kelly Cassady joins Cassady Closeouts as director, sales and marketing

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Cassady Closeouts, a leading supplier of overstocks, closeouts, special buys and bankruptcies, has appointed Kelly Cassady as the company’s new director…

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Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America

HIGH POINT – Natuzzi S.p.A. has named David Workman as chief commercial officer wholesale, North America. With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry…

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Al Mansoor Group opens 1st Ashley store in Eswatini 

MATSAPHA, Eswatini — In September, Al Mansoor Group proudly unveiled its first Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,276 sq. ft. facility, located at Plot 186t Cnr of Ludvonga and Lomawa Street, Shop U3 and U4 Matsapha Lifestyle Centre, Matsapha,…

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CPSC e-filing update: The countdown to 2026 has begun

COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, Matt Howsare, partner and chair of the U.S. Product Safety Practice at Cooley LLP, cautioned furniture…

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More than 119,200 additional clothing storage units recalled since mid-October

CPSC says units do not meet the requirements of the STURDY Act and thus pose a danger to children and others WASHINGTON — In the…

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High Point product highlights

From dining tables to elegant credenzas and sleek sofas, High Point Market is offering attendees a wide variety of furniture with unique styles and on-trend…

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Products seen at premarket in September

Home News Now spent several days last month in downtown High Point, where we visited a number of showrooms open for the Sept. 15-16 premarket.…

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Fairfield elects Anne-Lindsay Beall chairman of its board of directors

LENOIR, N.C. — At a special meeting of the board of directors, Fairfield unanimously elected Anne-Lindsay Beall as Chairman of the Board, marking a historic…

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Bob’s Discount Furniture donates more than $2M to hunger relief organizations across the US

MANCHESTER, Conn. - As the holiday season approaches, Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest-growing omnichannel furniture retailers in the country, is proud to announce…

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