Andy Bray named CEO of Vanguard Furniture
Company president succeeds longtime executive John Bray, who will remain board chairman CONOVER, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Vanguard Furniture has named President Andy Bray …
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BoConcept launches Live Ekstraordinaer platform
Retail store concept is built on 4 key pillars focused on design, purposeful living and a return to Danish roots HERNING, Denmark — As part …
How best to approach a summer market
Slower markets don’t have to be void of new or even slightly altered product. There are many ways to create interest and appeal for buyers …
Development of recliner safety standard likely will involve key stakeholders
This means that industry and consumer advocates along with concerned parents could play a role in creating safer motion furniture HIGH POINT — With the …
A conversation with Veronica Schnitzius, president, American Leather
21-year company veteran shares insights into her vision for the business that offer key takeaways for any rising executive DALLAS — In mid-May, Veronica Schnitzius …
Bassett Furniture reports 22% decline in consolidated Q2 revenues
Company remains profitable with just over $2 million in net income reported for the quarter ended May 27 BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Industries reported …
April furniture orders fell 19% compared to last year
Year-over-year shipments also were down 28% during the same period, with backlogs down 8% from March and 64% from April 2022 HIGH POINT — Furniture …
Kerry Lebensburger retires from Ashley Furniture
Kerry Lebensburger, the longtime Ashley executive responsible for a multitude of initiatives that helped propel the company into the largest home furnishings resource in the …
Anthropologie launches furniture collection with Ilse Crawford
The 13 pieces incorporate natural materials, giving them a tactile and organic design aesthetic PHILADELPHIA — Lifestyle apparel and home furnishings and décor retailer Anthropologie …
Retailer James Partee Fleming dies at age 76
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — James Partee Fleming, the longtime owner and operator of retailer Fleming Fine Furniture died on June 23. He was 76. The son …
