Q&A: Peter Halunen, DiGio’s new president, sales and marketing, North America
HIGH POINT — In August, DiGio Leather Sofas announced it hired industry veteran Peter Halunen as president, sales and marketing for the North American market. …
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Remembering Sam Webb
Many in the industry fondly recall the retail buyer for his polite demeanor, not to mention his buying power BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Industry friends and …
Kingsdown adds interior designer Kristi Hopper as design community ambassador
MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. is partnering with well-known Dallas-based interior designer Kristi Hopper as brand ambassador to the interior design community. “We …
Latexco ceases U.S. production
Company said move is related to weak demand in the U.S. market LAVONIA, Ga. — Latexco US, a producer of latex and polyurethan foam to …
DispatchTrack launches AI-powered carbon emissions tracking
Campbell, CA — October 6, 2022 — DispatchTrack, the global leader in last mile delivery solutions, today announced the availability of AI-powered carbon emissions tracking …
Marge Carson to close its doors after 75 years in business
Decision will allow company CEO Jim LaBarge to focus on health-related issues CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Luxury, custom furniture manufacturer Marge Carson is closing …
Common Thread for the Cure hosts first-ever High Point Market Mixer
Lexington, NC, Oct. 5, 2022 – To help raise awareness in the furnishings and design industries, The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit …
Furniture retail buyer Sam Webb dies at 80
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime furniture retailer Samuel E. Webb died Sunday Oct. 2 at his home here surrounded by family. He was 80. The son …
Ashley to consolidate North Carolina RTA production
ADVANCE, N.C. — Ashley Furniture Industries said it plans to consolidate its furniture manufacturing operations in Statesville, North Carolina into its Advance facility. Expected to …
Universal Furniture hosts Half United at October market
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 4, 2022 – Universal Furniture will host nonprofit HALF UNITED at its showroom and Learning Center during High Point Market this fall. HALF UNITED is a …
