Citi Retail Services, Overstock launch co-branded Overstock Mastercard
by SALT LAKE CITY — Online furnishings retailer Overstock and Citi Retail Services have launched a co-branded Overstock Mastercard. The companies said that the card has…
Flexsteel reports 34.3% decrease in fiscal Q2 sales
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Full-line furniture resource Flexsteel reported a 34.3% decrease in net sales and an increase in net income for its fiscal second quarter…
Worker WARN Act claims likely to be consolidated into United’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
Legal counsel representing former employees believe they still have a good chance of receiving back pay ABERDEEN, Miss. — Now that the United Furniture Industries…
Ashley Fothergill leaves merchandising post at Ethan Allen
by DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Interiors recently announced that Ashley Fothergill, senior vice president, merchandising, left the company Feb. 1. Fothergill had been with the…
Chris Bundy named sales manager in kitchen cabinets segment for Axalta
by HIGH POINT — Chris Bundy has been named sales manager for the U.S. kitchen cabinets sector of finishing resource Axalta. Chris Bundy He has been…
2 Ashley Furniture employees receive Patriot Award from Office of the Secretary of Defense
ADVANCE, N.C. – On January 19, 2023, Bill Webb, Automation Engineering Manager, and Kirkland Jones, Automation Shop Manager, for Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) were each presented…
Four Hands announces price decrease
AUSTIN — Full line furniture and accessories resource Four Hands said it is lowering prices throughout its line by an average of 10%, which the…
Precision Textiles’ move to North Carolina puts it closer to core customers
TROY, N.C. — When Precision Textiles opened its 160,000-square-foot plant here in September 2021, it marked a major shift in the manufacturing model it had…
JMX Brands recognizes business manager Doug Tuck with President’s Award
Sarasota, Fla.— JMX Brands Business Manager Doug Tuck received the President’s Award during the company’s annual awards ceremony on January 26, 2023. Since 2017, the JMX…
Former Olympian luger Ruben Gonzalez is keynote speaker at June AHFA logistics conference in Charleston, South Carolina
HIGH POINT, N.C. – From maximizing technology to marshalling the resources needed to overcome unexpected obstacles, the agenda for the American Home Furnishings Alliance Annual…
Job Title: Vice President of Merchandising Company: RH Location: Corte Madera, California Description: The VP of Merchandising at RH leads multiple assigned departments and the…
Job Title: Traditional Media Buyer Company: CITY Furniture Location: Remote Description: As the Traditional Media Buyer, the primary function of this position is to oversee the 5…
by Job Title: Senior Online Merchandising Specialist Company: Rooms To Go Location: Atlanta Description: The Senior Online Merchandising Specialist will collaborate with the E-commerce/Digital teams and…
Retail
ASTM International publishes update to voluntary safety standard for clothing storage units
Publication now requires CPSC to review the changes and promulgate a final rule once it completes its review WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn. — ASTM International, a…
Thoughts on the winter Las Vegas Market
Attendance, order-writing activity indicate retailers are eager to fill their floors with goods they want, not desperately need Heading into any furniture Market, no one…