Neill Robinson joins Bernhardt as EVP, residential case goods
LENOIR, N.C. — Bernhardt Furniture has hired industry veteran Neill Robinson as executive vice president of the company’s residential case goods division. He comes to …
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AICO presents annual sales awards
Van Smith receives Sales Professional of the Year Award LAS VEGAS — Full line furniture resource AICO/Amini Innovation Corp. awarded Van Smith, who manages the …
JMX Brands recognizes business manager Doug Tuck with President’s Award
Sarasota, Fla.— JMX Brands Business Manager Doug Tuck received the President’s Award during the company’s annual awards ceremony on January 26, 2023. Since 2017, the JMX …
Ashley Fothergill leaves merchandising post at Ethan Allen
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Interiors recently announced that Ashley Fothergill, senior vice president, merchandising, left the company Feb. 1. Fothergill had been with the …
Chris Bundy named sales manager in kitchen cabinets segment for Axalta
HIGH POINT — Chris Bundy has been named sales manager for the U.S. kitchen cabinets sector of finishing resource Axalta. He has been with the …
2 Ashley Furniture employees receive Patriot Award from Office of the Secretary of Defense
ADVANCE, N.C. – On January 19, 2023, Bill Webb, Automation Engineering Manager, and Kirkland Jones, Automation Shop Manager, for Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) were each presented …
50-year industry veteran Jeff Young departs Markor
After 14 years working in various positions for Markor International Home Furnishings, industry veteran Jeff Young has stepped down from his most recent leadership role …
Albany Industries hires Craig Zielinski as chief operating officer
NEW ALBANY, Miss. — Upholstery manufacturer Albany Industries has hired Craig Zielinski as chief operating officer, a role in which he will be involved in …
Asia upholstery producer Henglin Home opens North America marketing, distribution division
Company names former Lane execs Todd Evans and Ruff Thomas to key management roles OXFORD, Miss. — Chinese seating manufacturer Henglin Home Furnishings Co. is …
Remembering Hassell Franklin
I first began reporting on the home furnishings industry in the late ’80s and as the “new guy,” I was summarily sent off (more like …
