WithIt to honor Daubert with President’s Award
High Point, — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, will honor Amanda Daubert, director of services for Furniture First …
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Industry veteran Robert “Bob” Shaak dies at 78
LEXINGTON, N.C. – Industry veteran Robert Ray “Bob” Shaak died at his home here on Sept. 17. He was 78. Shaak was born on Dec. …
How sustainability can help you sell furniture
Sustainability has long been a buzzword in the home furnishings industry. But while that can mean many things—from using recycled materials to energy-saving practices in …
Brenda Dillon promoted to VP, merchandising at Morris Furniture Company
FAIRBORN, Ohio – Industry veteran Brenda Dillon recently has been promoted to vice president, merchandising at retailer Morris Furniture Company. She joined the company in …
AVB/BrandSource updates merchandising platform with package building feature
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — AVB Marketing has launched a enhancement to its automated merchandising platform that allows retailers to control the bundling of individual products, and …
Jonathan Charles Designs adds two to its leadership team
Fred Hutton III named vice president, sales; Robert Powers named director of supply chain HIGH POINT – Luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer Jonathan Charles …
Southerland invests in new equipment, lean manufacturing to boost capacity at Nashville plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mattress manufacturer Southerland is adding new equipment and also is implementing a lean manufacturing process that will boost capacity and add workers …
Marie Cloud joins HPxD board as diversity and inclusion officer
HIGH POINT — High Point x Design has completed its thirteen-member board with the appointment of Marie Cloud, principal of Charlotte, N.C.-based Indigo Pruitt Design …
Hooker Furnishings chosen to participate in VALET program
MARTINSVIILLE, Va. – In recognition of its success in increasing its business abroad, Hooker Furnishings, one of the nation’s leading resources for case goods, leather …
Mark Schultz named president of Bauhaus Furniture Group
Company also names Greg Morgan vice president, sales and merchandising TUPELO, Miss. – Industry veteran Mark Schultz has been named president of upholstery manufacturer Bauhaus …
