Executive insights: What to expect in the coming months
High Point Market interviews reveal reaction at market and how this bodes for the rest of the year heading into 2024 HIGH POINT — Conversations …
Category: Leadership
Having a quiet mind requires unlearning bad habits
A quiet mind is a clear mind. A clear mind is open to whatever life brings and is at its best immersed in this moment. Free of …
HPMA announces board changes
Christi Barbour of Barbour Spangle Design is the new board chair and the first woman and interior design professional in the role HIGH POINT — …
Mark Schumacher to step down as CEO of HFA
Executive to remain in position until May 31, 2024 HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association announced today that Chief Executive Officer Mark Schumacher has …
Exploring hurdles faced by female entrepreneurs in the furniture industry and beyond
High inflation, supply shortages and an ever-changing workforce continue to take a toll on business owners across product and service industries. These challenges pose even …
Industry veteran Don Essenberg dies at age 68
Executive described as a highly devout Christian who valued his relationships with those he worked with for many years SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — Donald Alan Essenberg, …
IHFRA fills 3 vacancies on Executive Committee
Reps organization also names 4 to Direct Chair posts HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, based here, has recently filled three vacancies …
Federico Contigiani named president at Hickory Chair
Executive also has filled leadership roles at sister Rock House Farm companies Cabot Wrenn, Century and Maitland-Smith over the past several years HICKORY, N.C. — …
Sarreid Ltd. puts a personal touch back into the business
Sarreid Touch program aims to connect with customers in a way that lets them know the company cares WILSON, N.C. — Let’s face it. Many …
Lifestyle Enterprise names Michael Hsieh CEO
Executive fills a role previously held by James Riddle, who remains chairman HIGH POINT — Full-line furniture resource Lifestyle Enterprise has promoted Michael Hsieh to …
