Blog: Furniture hall of famer Joe Carroll reminisces
From an ever growing list of distribution channels to consumers’ reluctance to recognize the value of home furnishings, Carroll offers his thoughts on all that’s …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Dorel Industries exiting Dorel Sports business
Company is selling bicycle segment to Pon Holdings B.V. for $810 million in cash, shifts focus to furniture, baby products MONTREAL, Quebec – In a …
Todd Wanek inducted into American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame
ARCADIA, Wis. – On Sunday, Oct. 17, Ashley Furniture Industries’ President and CEO, Todd Wanek, was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as …
Market traffic remains off as dealers still await shipments
Some reported good attendance from large accounts, but said it was lackluster from independents still awaiting product from April and June HIGH POINT — While …
Marge Carson achieves quicker lead times with Mexico-sourced product
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – After exiting Asian sourcing and consolidating its production and distribution in North America early this year, high-end furniture brand Marge …
Flexsteel adds solid wood collection to its line
HIGH POINT —Flexsteel is heading to High Point intent on making the most of consumers’ continued interest in all things farmhouse with a whole home …
Universal adds second Miranda Kerr collection at market
HIGH POINT – Introducing Tranquility, the second home furnishings collaboration between Universal and Miranda Kerr. Inspired by modern Parisian style, this nearly 40-piece collection features chic …
Hooker Furniture rebrands as Hooker Furnishings
MARTINSVIILLE, Va. – Hooker Furniture, ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture companies, has rebranded corporately as Hooker Furnishings to better reflect its family …
Norwalk launches multi-functional upholstery pieces at market
NORWALK, Ohio – At the Oct. 16-20 High Point Market, custom upholstery manufacturer Norwalk Furniture is launching several multi-purpose upholstery pieces designed for consumers that …
Market Authority takes market transportation in house
A system handled by independent contractors since 2001 is now being handled in house to be able to gain efficiencies and make quicker decisions regarding …
