Flexsteel restructures executive team
Derek Schmidt named president, Michael Ressler named chief financial officer DUBUQUE, Iowa — As part of an executive restructuring, Flexsteel has promoted Chief Operating Officer …
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Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
Our House Designs acquires Leathercraft Furniture
Purchase allows company to continue operations under its legacy brand CONOVER, N.C. — Upholstery manufacturer Our House Designs is acquiring custom upholstery manufacturer Leathercraft Furniture, …
CPSC announces recall of millions of plastic anti-tip kits
31 companies are taking part in the recall along with an industry group called Alliance4Safety, which is providing information to consumers HIGH POINT — The …
Jerome J. Neff dies at age 93
Sales exec and entrepreneur remembered for his business savvy, employee relations and philanthropy PHILADELPHIA — Longtime furniture salesman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jerome Joslow Neff died …
Sales help — or lack of — at office superstore disappoints
Recent experience shows that assistance can help the consumer make the right purchase especially if they plan to spend more HIGH POINT — Furniture retailers …
Armen Living promotes Lee Honigsfeld to executive VP
VALENCIA, Calif. — Indoor and outdoor furniture resource Armen Living has promoted Lee Honigsfeld to executive vice president, a new position. He has been with …
The Hickory Oak looks to grow with design, retail trade
Brian and Nichole Newton return full time to company they started nearly 4 years ago NEWTON, N.C. — Industry veterans Brian and Nichole Newton have …
New Jersey bankruptcy court OKs sale of Z Gallerie e-commerce assets to Karat Home
Transaction is expected to close around Jan. 15 HACKENSACK, N.J. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has approved the sale …
John Hart named CEO at Arteriors
Exec brings more than 30 years of management experience to his new position DALLAS — Lighting, furniture, wall décor and accessories resource Arteriors has named …
Twin Star Home acquires outdoor furniture resource Grand Basket
Deal marks the company’s 3rd acquisition of an outdoor furniture resource since January 2020 BOCA RATON, Fla. — Indoor and outdoor furniture resource Twin Star …
