Furniture Classics hires Stephanie Mallette as VP, product and merchandising
by NORFOLK, Va. — Furniture Classics has hired industry veteran Stephanie Mallette for the role of vice president of product and merchandising. She will join the…
AHF Hall of Fame names Doug Jermyn chief operating officer
by HIGH POINT, N.C. — Doug Jermyn, former vice president of operations at Samson Holding, is joining the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as chief…
Cozey expands US retail footprint with Los Angeles pop-up location
by The West Coast showroom is key to the Canadian retailer’s global brick-and-mortar push VENICE BEACH, Calif. — After testing the U.S. market with a New…
Furniture industry legend, Hall of Fame inductee O. William Fenn Jr. dies at age 99
Longtime industry executive was senior vice president of Thomasville Furniture, president, CEO of Stanley and LADD Editor's note: The following obituary is being reprinted from…
Despite sales dip, RH betting big on physical-first long game
by RH’s spending frenzy continues, debt beginning to mount CORTE MADERA, Calif. RH is set to officially open this month its latest European flagship inside a…
Bassett Furniture reports 2.2% drop in Q1 revenue
by Decrease was led by decline in retail revenue and partially offset by slight increase in wholesale revenue BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture reported a drop…
Intiaro releases key findings from proprietary pAIn survey
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Visual commerce expert Intiaro has released findings from its proprietary pAIn survey, a research initiative designed to uncover the most pressing operational, sales and marketing…
Arkansas Homefurnishings Association names 2 to board of directors
by LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Homefurnishings Association has appointed Michael Evans of Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance in Searcy and JB Rainwater of Sofa City…
Furniture industry legend, Hall of Fame inductee O. William Fenn Jr. dies at age 99
Longtime industry executive was senior vice president of Thomasville Furniture, president, CEO of Stanley and LADD Editor's note: The following obituary is being reprinted from…
Talk of oil-related price increases heats up
With increases of raw materials averaging around 12%, sources note this could raise FOB prices 6%-8% HIGH POINT — Rising prices of raw materials, some…
CPSC announces recall of more than 250,000 defective plastic tip restraints
Units can break over time, leading to possible tip-over and entrapment incidents that can harm children, older adults WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product…
CPSC announces recall of office chairs sold at HomeGoods
Base of chair can bend, posing a fall hazard to consumers working at home WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a…
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.…
American Leather to host 3 panel discussions during High Point Market
by HIGH POINT — American Leather will present three expert-led panel discussions during Spring High Point Market in its showroom, Showplace 5000, Fifth Floor. Each session…
Urban Styles to launch Marbella case goods collection at April High Point Market
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Urban Styles Furniture will continue its trend of introducing full collections at the upcoming Spring High Point market with the Marbella,…
by Job Title: Vice President of Wholesale Sales Company: Gabriella White Location: Pelham, Alabama Description: The Vice President of Wholesale Sales is a senior leader responsible…
Job Title: VP Product Merchandising and Management Company: Napa Home & Garden Location: Norcross, Georgia Description: The VP Product Merchandising and Management is a senior…
Job Title: Sales Representative Company: Vaughn-Bassett Location: Chicago/Wisconsin Description: Vaughan-Bassett and Artisan & Post sales territory is opening for Chicagoland and most of Wisconsin. Doug…
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Ten More with Alex Seaman, co-founder and senior VP, Furniture.com
HNN contributor Mark Schumacher continues his discussion with the executive about Furniture.com 2.0 and how the platform allows consumers to make more confident furniture purchase…
Cozey expands US retail footprint with Los Angeles pop-up location
The West Coast showroom is key to the Canadian retailer’s global brick-and-mortar push VENICE BEACH, Calif. — After testing the U.S. market with a New…