HFA launches Human Resources Portal
High Point, NC (March 1, 2023) – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has launched the HFA Human Resources Portal, serving the unique HR regulatory compliance needs …
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Ashley opens HomeStore in Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana – On February 22, Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Accra, Ghana celebrated the soft opening of its new 1,500 sq. m. showroom located on Spintex …
Rent-A-Center rebrands as Upbound Group
PLANO, Texas – Rent-A-Center, Inc., the parent entity for Rent-A-Center®, Acima® and other consumer brands, today announced it will now be known as Upbound Group, …
High Point Market Authority launches Instagram Live series with Charmaine Wynter
HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is launching a five-episode Instagram Live series hosted by interior designer Charmaine Wynter, featuring guest interviews …
Ikea recalls 12,000 Odger swivel chairs
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Retailer Ikea has recalled about 12,000 of its Odger swivel chairs because of a fall and injury hazard that can occur due …
Ashley opens store in Lake Grove, New York
LAKE GROVE, N.Y. – On February 3, Ashley Furniture relocated to a new 22,556 sq. ft. showroom located at 3230 Middle Country Road. The new store is …
Unique Loom pledges to raise $1 million for victims of Turkey earthquake
Rug producer Unique Loom is raising funds to help earthquake victims in Turkey, saying it will match donations to a GoFundMe campaign dollar for dollar, up to $1 million. …
Ashley Fothergill leaves merchandising post at Ethan Allen
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Interiors recently announced that Ashley Fothergill, senior vice president, merchandising, left the company Feb. 1. Fothergill had been with the …
Chris Bundy named sales manager in kitchen cabinets segment for Axalta
HIGH POINT — Chris Bundy has been named sales manager for the U.S. kitchen cabinets sector of finishing resource Axalta. He has been with the …
2 Ashley Furniture employees receive Patriot Award from Office of the Secretary of Defense
ADVANCE, N.C. – On January 19, 2023, Bill Webb, Automation Engineering Manager, and Kirkland Jones, Automation Shop Manager, for Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) were each presented …
