Baker’s Main Street Furniture closing after more than 100 years in business
GARLAND, Texas — After 103 years, the iconic Baker’s Main Street Furniture will close permanently. Owner David Baker will retire after the store’s final sale. …
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Craftmaster hires Pamela Lee Kale as director of interior design for Southern Roots division
HIDDENITE, N.C. — Craftmaster Furniture has named Pamela Lee Kale as director of interior design for its Southern Roots Division. She brings over 30 years …
Retailer Mitchell Lloyd Mintz dies at age 74
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime furniture retailer Mitchell Lloyd Mintz died on June 14 at age 74. A native of New Orleans, Mintz graduated from the …
Vanguard Furniture promotes Ben Stewart to chief financial officer
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Vanguard Furniture, headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, has promoted Ben Stewart to chief financial officer. Stewart, who has been …
Riverside Furniture names Lesli Chastain senior director, product development and merchandising
HIGH POINT — Riverside Furniture has hired Lesli Chastain as senior director of product development and merchandising. Chastain brings extensive experience in merchandising, product development, …
Cindy Hall joins Design Foundry as director of customer experience
HICKORY, N.C. — Industry veteran Cindy Hall has joined upholstered furniture manufacturer Design Foundry as director of customer experience. Hall began her new role this …
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
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 …
Woodhaven Furniture hires Jeannie Corey as VP, merchandising
CAIRO, Ga. — Industry merchandising professional Jeannie Corey has joined upholstery manufacturer Woodhaven Furniture as vice president of merchandising. She reports to Woodhaven President Tommy …
AICO to show at winter Istanbul Furniture Fair
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO is participating in the International Istanbul Furniture Fair 2026, one of Europe’s largest furniture industry events. The …
