Nominations for 2026 American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame being accepted through Jan. 15
HIGH POINT — Nominations for the Class of 2026 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s most prestigious award, are …
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Jay Quimby returns to Man Wah as SVP, special accounts
HIGH POINT — Industry sales veteran Jay Quimby has returned to upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holdings as senior vice president of special accounts following a …
Hooker Furnishings names Adam Tilley president of Hooker Branded division
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Adam Tilley has been promoted to president of Hooker Branded, a division of the company that produces imported case goods …
Caroline Hipple elected chair of AHFA board
HIGH POINT — Caroline Hipple, CEO of HB2 Resources, was elected chair of the American Home Furnishings Alliance board of directors during the organization’s Annual …
HFA announces 2026 officers, new board members
CARMICHAEL, Calif. – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced its 2026 Slate of Officers and the addition of four new board members. These industry …
Fairfield elects Anne-Lindsay Beall chairman of its board of directors
LENOIR, N.C. — At a special meeting of the board of directors, Fairfield unanimously elected Anne-Lindsay Beall as Chairman of the Board, marking a historic …
Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America
HIGH POINT – Natuzzi S.p.A. has named David Workman as chief commercial officer wholesale, North America. With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry …
Soundstage names Wayne Pezzino EVP, sales
HIGH POINT — Soundstage Immersive Soundbar Seating has hired industry veteran Wayne Pezzino as executive vice president of sales, a new position. The company said …
Ashley names Ruff Thomas VP of sales for stationary upholstery, accessories
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture has hired Ruff Thomas as vice president of sales for stationary upholstery and accessories for the East Coast region. He …
AHFA presents 2025 Distinguished Service Award to longtime industry analyst Ken Smith
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to long-time industry analyst Kenneth D. …
