Natuzzi is turning its High Point showroom building into a multi-tenant ‘Casa Italia’
HIGH POINT — Natuzzi Americas is turning its ship-shaped showroom building here into Casa Italia — a multi-tenant building that it said will house the …
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STORIS launches Buying Group Interface
With e-commerce growth skyrocketing over the last 18 months— a recent report from Newsweek cited e-commerce growth from 2019 to 2020 as up 32.4%, with total sales reaching $791.7 billion online. (U.S. Department of Commerce)—STORIS is introducing a Buying Group Interface.
Lane offers cash incentives to COVID-19 vaccinated workers
Workers who have received vaccine by Aug. 18 can participate in drawings TUPELO, Miss. – Upholstery and case goods resource Lane said it plans to …
AHFA foundation awards 4 grants totaling $44K for 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation awarded $44,000 in grants for 2021, with a focus on scholarships for training …
Nice Link calls attention to expanded quick ship program
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nice Link Home Furnishings highlighted its expanded U.S. quick ship program in a release this week, and noted how the company’s investments in …
Ethan Allen changing ticker symbol to ETD
Dan Grow also steps down from executive post as senior vp, business development DANBURY, Ct – Upholstery and case goods manufacturer Ethan Allen Interiors said …
Will the pandemic home goods boom continue?
This story first appeared at sister publication Casual News Now. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to shelter at home for much of last year, …
Hall of Fame to induct Myrtle Hayworth Barthmaier as Trailblazer
HIGH POINT — Myrtle Hayworth Barthmaier , the president and chairwoman for 27 years of Hayworth Inds. here will be inducted as a Trailblazer and …
Conn’s taps Walmart e-com leader Chandra Holt for CEO post
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, — Furniture, electronics and appliance retailer Conn’s has hired Chandra Holt as its new CEO and president, effective Aug. 9. She replaces …
ISFD extends Pinnacle Awards deadline to August 13
HIGH POINT — International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has extended the 2021 Pinnacle Awards competition entry deadline from August 2 to August 13, citing …
