Lineage Collections names Mateo De Lisa to business development role
by HIGH POINT, N.C. — Mateo De Lisa has officially joined Lineage Collections, stepping into a newly created role in business development as part of the…
by MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has been renamed the Baby Safety Alliance. “For more than 60 years, JPMA has worked to advance the safety…
Erin and Ben Napier to host American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame induction celebration
by HIGH POINT — Authors, business owners and television personalities Erin and Ben Napier will host the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Celebration…
Industry veteran Bill Hart remembered for his 5-decade career in home furnishings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The home furnishings industry lost one of its longtime professionals on Friday, June 20, with the passing of George William “Bill” Hart…
Existing home sales post smallest year-over-year decline since February
by Sales also rose .8% from April, marking a modest gain during the height of the spring selling season WASHINGTON — Year-over-year existing home sales in…
Joybird opens 13th showroom, its 1st in Orange County
COSTA MESA, Calif. – Handcrafted, modern furniture maker Joybird (joybird.com) recently joined the South Coast Collection (SoCo) tenant mix, a 292,000 square foot luxury home furnishing and design lifestyle center in…
Armen Living adds 6 new sales reps
VALENCIA, Calif. - Dining, bedroom, occasional and outdoor furniture specialist Armen Living has recently added six new independent sales representatives to its team, bringing its…
Ron Bruneau rejoins King Koil as SVP, operations
AVONDALE, Arizona — Industry veteran Ron Bruneau has rejoined leading mattress manufacturer King Koil as senior vice president of operations. With more than two decades…
Breaking News: Dorel Home to cease all North American manufacturing
The move, along with other consolidation efforts, aims to return the segment to profitability sometime next year CORNWALL, Ontario — Dorel Industries has decided to…
CPSC announces recall of 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon
Agency says units fail to meet open-flame flammability requirements of the federal safety standard for mattresses WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission…
EPR packaging laws are on the horizon in several states
Rules aim to help divert product shipping materials such as cardboard, plastics and foam from the public waste stream WASHINGTON — The implementation of Extended…
CPSC announces recall of 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon
Agency says units fail to meet open-flame flammability requirements of the federal safety standard for mattresses WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Product highlights from April High Point Market
In the week or more that we attend market, much of our time is spent looking at new product that's also being seen by retailers…
Modus Furniture recalls dressers because of tip-over risk
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 675 dressers imported by Modus Furniture International because of a tip-over…
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has been renamed the Baby Safety Alliance. “For more than 60 years, JPMA has worked to advance the safety…
Industry veteran Bill Hart remembered for his 5-decade career in home furnishings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The home furnishings industry lost one of its longtime professionals on Friday, June 20, with the passing of George William “Bill” Hart…
Sr Director of Business Development – Furniture on the National Sales Team, American First Finance
by Job Title: Sr Director of Business Development - Furniture on the National Sales Team Company: American First Finance Location: U.S. Description: The Senior Director of…
Job Title: Territory Sales Representative Company: Gabriella White Location: California Responsibilities: Prospects and builds a network for new business opportunities and referrals. Develop sales leads…
Job Title: Retail Merchandising Specialist Company: Tempur Sealy International Location: Lexington, KY Description: The Retail Merchandising Specialist is responsible for developing and executing merchandising strategies…
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Consumer confidence seesaws between May and June
3 major indexes see declines as consumers were less positive about business conditions, employment prospects and future income WASHINGTON — With the wild swings in…
HFA selects former CEO Mark Schumacher as lead facilitator, emcee for Top 100 Summit in September
HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association has announced that former CEO Mark Schumacher will be the lead facilitator and emcee for its Top 100…