The Last Word with Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture
In his latest video interview, Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza speaks with the Ashley executive about a wide range of topics from the positive retail attitude at …
Category: International
Will tariff-related demand for US-made furniture satisfy the needs of consumers?
Some domestic producers have limited capabilities and skill sets compared with their Asian counterparts, which could result in a void of styles in the marketplace …
Kevin Miller joins Enza Home as president, US operations
HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Kevin Miller has joined Turkish furniture and bedding manufacturer Enza Home International as president of USA operations. He fills a …
Hamad M. Alrugaib & Sons Trading opens 6th Ashley store in Saudi Arabia
BURAYDAH, Al-Qassim, SAUDI ARABIA – Last month, Hamad M. Alrugaib & Sons Trading Co. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 35,090 sq. …
Industry resources react to prospect of North American tariffs
Companies that manufacture in Mexico and Canada would face higher costs that could be passed along to consumers WASHINGTON — The imposition of additional tariffs …
Possible tariffs major topic at AHFA’s annual meeting
One of the major headlines coming out of last week’s annual meeting of the American Home Furnishings Alliance is that President-elect Trump is likely to …
Execs weigh in on how Trump plans may affect industry
With the race for president now behind us, the country as well as the home furnishings sector has been speculating about what changes a Trump …
Birobrite opens Ashley Furniture store in Mbombela, South Africa
MBOMBELA, South Africa – On Oct. 12, Birobrite Pty. Ltd. celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 1,400-sq.-m. Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located …
Lee Boone named CEO of HH2 Home, Vogue Home and Hawthorne Home
Industry veteran will oversee 3 home furnishings brands purchased by Green River Group in the past six months HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Lee Boone …
John-Richard achieves its vision for 5-year growth plan
Initiatives include a new plant in Vietnam, an expanded plant in India and a major new headquarters and distribution center that opened last fall in …
