IHFRA networking mixer in Las Vegas draws 100 reps and guests
LAS VEGAS — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association helped attendees kick off the LasVegas furniture market last month with a networking mixer on Saturday, …
Category: In Brief
Short stories that get right to the point.
Kuka Home names Mary Ballard senior director, merchandising
HIGH POINT — Mary Ballard has been promoted to senior director of merchandising at stationary and motion upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home, a new position. Previously …
Gold Bond Mattress names Stacy Pedersen chief financial officer
HARTFORD, Conn. — Gold Bond Mattress has appointed Stacy Pedersen its chief financial officer. Pedersen joins the leading independent mattress manufacturer from the technology industry, …
Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast announces 2025 board of directors
HIGH POINT — The Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast has announced its Board of Directors for 2025. This year’s board, which represents a strong cross-section of …
CPSC announces recall of 122 dressers sold exclusively at Amazon.com
Units pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard if not anchored to the wall WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the …
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 …
Chic Republic opens 6th Ashley store in Thailand
PHUKET, Thailand – On Dec. 19, Chic Republic Public Co. Ltd. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 7,707-square-foot showroom located at Chic …
FMCA hosts annual awards in Charleston, South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association (FMCA) held its Fall Education Conference at the Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District here on September 12-13, 2024. …
Four Hands hires Jim Foster as chief financial officer
AUSTIN, Texas — Full line furniture resource Four Hands has named Jim Foster as its chief financial officer and has promoted Jackie Fitzgerald to vice …
South Shore recalls 1,200 cribs that pose entrapment hazard
CPSC says spacing between some of the slats is wider than federal safety standard WASHINGTON — Canadian furniture resource South Shore Industries has recalled about …
