New Classic Furniture set for 3rd ‘First Look’ private dealer event at California showroom
Jan. 21-24 event offers 6 new bedrooms, 6 new dining sets and several new motion and stationary upholstery groups FONTANA, Calif. — Dealers attending New …
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American Leather promotes Carrie Cox to VP of merchandising, brand experience
AUSTIN — Carrie Cox recently has been promoted to vice president of merchandising and brand experience at upholstery manufacturer American Leather. With industry experience dating …
December furniture retail sales see a strong rebound
8.4% year-over-year increase is the highest in almost 2 years and the 4th straight month of yearly gains WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had their …
Former Badcock execs form furniture retailer Hometown Furniture
Company is partnering with 11 former Badcock dealers to open Hometown stores in 30 former Badcock locations in 5 states VALDOSTA, Ga. — Former Badcock …
A look at consumer demand for new tip restraints aimed at preventing tip-over incidents
Alliance4Safety issued just over 3,000 units last year to replace recalled tip restraints that are prone to breaking HIGH POINT — In the year since …
CPSC e-filing system seeks to improve process for importers
Companies with a record of filing timely, complete certificates of compliance can achieve a more efficient and quicker flow of goods through customs HIGH POINT …
Richloom names Stephanie Puckett upholstery design director
NEW YORK — Fabric resource Richloom has promoted industry veteran Stephanie Puckett to upholstery design director. She fills a position previously held by Allison Hocker, …
RH move into kitchen and bath segment hints at industry opportunities
Other furniture companies that once offered bathroom and kitchen furnishings could also see renewed interest in these categories HIGH POINT — The rollout of the …
Polish chair manufacturer Paged seeks growth in US market
Company has largely served North American hospitality sector, but is now looking to expand as a supplier to residential resources HIGH POINT — Paged, a …
MotoMotion USA names Justin Smith executive VP, sales
ARCADIA, Calif. — Motion and stationary upholstery resource MotoMotion USA Corp. has hired Justin Smith as executive vice president of sales, a new position. Smith …
