WithIt opens nominations for 2023 Special Mentoring Edition of WOW Awards
HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, has opened nominations for mentoring in advance of it’s planned …
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American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame seeks nominations for Paul Broyhill Future Leader Award
HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 23, 2023 — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation is seeking nominations for the Paul Broyhill Future Leader Award, …
Universal hires Jim Roberts as VP sales for the western region
HIGH POINT — Full line furniture resource Universal Furniture has hired industry veteran Jim Roberts as vice president sales for the western region. In this …
IHFRA offers series of sales training workshops in partnership with brand partner Viscosoft
HIGH POINT—The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) has announced a new series of sales training workshops for members that are being produced by brand …
Kenneth David Taylor dies at age 89
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Kenneth David Taylor, a home décor industry veteran for many decades, died here on Jan. 7, 2023. He was 89. The …
The RoomPlace celebrates relocation of its Algonquin store
ALGONQUIN, ILL. – Home News Now 125 Retailer The RoomPlace Furniture and Mattress store has moved from its former location here into a former Gander …
Crate and Barrel recalls 285 cribs due to possible fall hazard
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Retailer Crate and Barrel has recalled 285 cribs due to a fall hazard that can occur when the mattress support pins can …
MLily USA kicks off holiday giving on CBS morning talk show
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2022) – The holiday spirit was turned up last week at MLILY USA when the bedding manufacturer gave away its top-selling mattress to …
GXO Logistics to close Kenosha Wisconsin warehouse facilities in February 2023
KENOSHA, Wisc. — Logistics services provider GXO Logistics is closing its general warehouse and storage facilities here, a move that will impact 146 workers starting …
Scandinavian Designs opens new showroom in Waldorf, Maryland
WALDORF, Md. – Contemporary and modern furniture retailer Scandinavian Designs has opened its newest showroom here, representing its first location on the East Coast. The retailer …
