Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
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People seen at April High Point Market
One of the highlights of any market is the people in the industry that you get to see and spend time with during the event, …
Taylor King promotes AJ Hatfield to vice president, manufacturing
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Taylor King has promoted AJ Hatfield to vice president, manufacturing. Having worked at the company 24 years, Taylor King said Hatfield “has demonstrated …
Doug Townsend named president of Magnussen Home Furnishings
Industry veteran will work with owner and CEO Nathan Cressman on sales and operational strategies that support the company’s continued growth HIGH POINT — Industry …
Hooker furnishings eliminates several execs, support staff
Execs no longer with the company include Caroline Hipple, Scott Kanaly and Becky Weber MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has eliminated several high-level positions, including …
Storis names Bill Trimble SVP, strategy and transformation
MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J. – Storis, a provider of unified commerce software solutions for home furnishings retailers, today announced that Bill Trimble has joined the company …
Kuka Home names Jim Anthony EVP of sales
Industry veteran brings 30 years of experience to the new position HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named industry veteran Jim Anthony executive …
Caracole promotes Jessica Norby to vice president, sales
HIGH POINT — Upholstery and case goods resource Caracole has promoted Jessica Norby to vice president of sales. She has been with the company as …
The Last Word with Mary Domito, president and CEO of retailer Taos Lifestyle
In this latest edition of the Last Word, Home News Now Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza interviews the president and chief executive officer of Taos, New Mexico-based …
Taylor King promotes Cass Key to creative director
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Custom upholstery manufacturer Taylor King has promoted Cass Key to creative director. She was previously sales and marketing director, a position she …
