Liberty Furniture names Maggie Henning director of sales
by Executive will lead company's internal e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales teams ATLANTA — Liberty Furniture, a whole-home resource for value-driven, quality furniture, has created a new sales…
Letter from the publisher: Enough is enough
by I’ve been getting distress calls from a number of manufacturers lately. Retail partners are asking to be “made whole” with tariff refund checks and questioning…
Mac Davis is on a mission for upholstery resource One Crown
by Industry veteran has recently been named executive vice president for new upholstery resource RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — In his new role as executive vice president for…
CPSC announces recall of more than 16,000 ergonomic office chairs
by Units pose a fall hazard as the backrests can detach from the chairs WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the…
The Dump to close all locations outside Virginia
Move will leave the retailer with 2 remaining stores in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia NORFOLK, Va. — Retailer The Dump announced it is closing its…
Ten More with Nancy Freda-Smith, audit and risk management expert
by Here, Freda-Smith discusses the importance of being aware of various schemes related to returns and also the need to understand what truly constitutes fraud in…
Industry sales veteran Pamela Newman Goins dies at age 81
TRINITY, N.C. — Pamela Newman Goins, who spent 21 years working with the Virginia/Carolinas Home Furnishings Representatives Association in High Point, died Sept. 3. She…
Maxwood Furniture hires Matt Ezyk as VP, digital commerce and experience
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Wood furniture manufacturer Maxwood Furniture has hired Matt Ezyk as vice president of digital commerce and experience. Matt Ezyk In this position,…
Adriana Hoyos to hold inaugural Design Week event in Ecuador
Event aims to educate designers from around the world about the company's manufacturing and design process MIAMI — Luxury furniture manufacturer Adriana Hoyos is hosting its…
Group Dev celebrates opening of 1st Ashley showroom in Democratic Republic of the Congo
by LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — During the last week of August, Group Dev unveiled the first Ashley showroom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,200-square-foot facility marks…
CPSC announces recall of more than 16,000 ergonomic office chairs
Units pose a fall hazard as the backrests can detach from the chairs WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the…
Franchise Group’s litigation trust sues Kahn, Riley and others
by What has become a familiar narrative is presented in case against those who took FRG private in 2023 WILMINGTON, Del. — The buffet of litigation that…
Maxwood Furniture hires Matt Ezyk as VP, digital commerce and experience
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Wood furniture manufacturer Maxwood Furniture has hired Matt Ezyk as vice president of digital commerce and experience. Matt Ezyk In this position,…
See new and trending products coming to Las Vegas Market
by Get ready for Las Vegas Market by checking out some of the new and trending products exhibitors are bringing this summer. Meridian Furniture’s Cedar velvet…
Century Furniture, Windsor Smith to launch Anthelion collection at High Point Market
HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture is proud to announce the official launch of the Anthelion Collection with acclaimed interior designer Windsor Smith at the Fall…
Bassett Furniture to launch Heather Chadduck collection at October High Point Market
BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture has partnered with decorator, textile designer and photo stylist Heather Chadduck Hillegas for a major new furniture collection set to…
by Job Title: Director, Digital Commerce and Customer Experience Company: Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) Location: Omaha, Nebraska Description: NFM is seeking a strategic, customer-focused digital commerce…
Job Title: Senior Director, Interior Design and Trade Company: Hooker Furnishings Company Location: High Point, North Carolina Description: The Senior Director, Interior Design and Trade…
by Job Title: President Company: Gabriella White Location: Pelham, Alabama Description: Gabriella White is seeking a President to serve as the senior operating leader, driving the…
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Latest Consumer Insights Now research on furniture shopping focuses on Gen Z shopper
With finances being a major concern, the 18-29-year-old age group primarily purchases furniture based on price HIGH POINT — Welcome to our latest edition of…
Is the furnishings segment experiencing a ‘lipstick effect’?
Recent retail results suggest smaller purchases and the feeling of getting a deal may be winning out in an uncertain economy HIGH POINT What do…