Jay Quimby returns to Man Wah as SVP, special accounts
by HIGH POINT — Industry sales veteran Jay Quimby has returned to upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holdings as senior vice president, special accounts, following a brief…
NAR's October Pending Home Sales Index falls .4% from last year but rises nearly 2% from September WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors recently…
CPSC announces recall of clothing storage units sold on Wayfair
12-drawer units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, which poses a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United…
Hooker Furnishings names Adam Tilley president of Hooker Branded division
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Adam Tilley has been promoted to president of Hooker Branded, a division of the company that produces imported case goods…
Broad River Retail to open new Ashley store in Moscow, Idaho, in 2026
by MOSCOW, Idaho — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, is developing a new 24,683-square-foot Ashley Store…
American Signature bankruptcy: The ties that bind
by WILMINGTON, Del. — The much-anticipated bankruptcy of American Signature looks straightforward, and it has been reported as such. A company that boomed during Covid —…
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…
Kelly Cassady joins Cassady Closeouts as director, sales and marketing
by 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…
Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America
by 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…
by 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,…
And American Signature closeout company defends against concerns about family ties It has been a busy week on the courts beat, so plenty to get…
CPSC announces recall of clothing storage units sold on Wayfair
12-drawer units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, which poses a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United…
by 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…
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.…
Broad River Retail to open new Ashley store in Moscow, Idaho, in 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, is developing a new 24,683-square-foot Ashley Store…
Joybird unveils Pantone 2026 Color of the Year furniture collection
LOS ANGELES — Joybird, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc. and manufacturer of customizable, modern upholstered furniture, has unveiled its exclusive Pantone Color of the Year 2026…
by Job Title: Director of International Operations & eCommerce Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Colton, California Description: The person in this role will develop and implement international…
by Job Title: Director of Retail Finance Company: La-Z-Boy Incorporated Location: Monroe, Michigan Description: This position is the FP&A leader and business partner to the President…
by Job Title: Director of Product Design - Furniture Company: Palecek Location: San Francisco Bay Area Description: The Director of Product Design will play a pivotal…
Retail
Retail remains a core part of La-Z-Boy’s strategy
Planned divestiture of non-core businesses allows company to focus on marketing its own brand, which includes expanding its store footprint MONROE, Mich. — Industry observers…
FRG-AF Newco battle keeps escalating
And American Signature closeout company defends against concerns about family ties It has been a busy week on the courts beat, so plenty to get…