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GhostBed names Brandon Howell national accounts manager

GhostBed names Brandon Howell national accounts manager

PLANTATION, Fla. – GhostBed, a leading online mattress retailer and manufacturer of boxed beds, has appointed former Tempur-Sealy and Lull sales leader Brandon Howell as national …

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The legacy of Martin Ploy

The legacy of Martin Ploy

AICO’s president retires next month, but not before leaving an indelible mark as ‘the most accomplished person in the furniture industry’ Everything about Martin Ploy, …

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10 things we bet you didn’t know about Martin Ploy

10 things we bet you didn’t know about Martin Ploy

Sure, AICO’s retiring president is accomplished in the furniture industry, but did you know: Martin Ploy drove Route 66 four times before he got married. …

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Roland Maddrey joins Casa Ispirata, Cavalletto Home as VP, sales

Roland Maddrey joins Casa Ispirata, Cavalletto Home as VP, sales

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Industry veteran Roland Maddrey has been named to the new position of vice president, sales at case goods resources Casa Ispirata and …

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Chandra Holt steps down as president, CEO of Conn’s

Chandra Holt steps down as president, CEO of Conn’s

Company names Norman Miller as interim president, CEO THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Conn’s Inc.’s Chandra Holt has stepped down from her position as president and …

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Industry sales representative Tom Ralph dies at 61

Industry sales representative Tom Ralph dies at 61

OKEMOS, Mich. — Longtime AICO sales representative Tom Ralph died on Oct. 11 at his home surrounded by family members. He was 61. He had …

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Toby Konetzny named CEO of South Bay International

Toby Konetzny named CEO of South Bay International

Exec assumes the role Nov. 1, replacing Dani Serven, who will remain on board of directors RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Industry veteran Toby Konetzny has …

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Q&A: Peter Halunen, DiGio’s new president, sales and marketing, North America

Q&A: Peter Halunen, DiGio’s new president, sales and marketing, North America

HIGH POINT — In August, DiGio Leather Sofas announced it hired industry veteran Peter Halunen as president, sales and marketing for the North American market. …

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Furniture retail buyer Sam Webb dies at 80

Furniture retail buyer Sam Webb dies at 80

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime furniture retailer Samuel E. Webb died Sunday Oct. 2 at his home here surrounded by family. He was 80. The son …

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Kuka Home names Dylan Wang general manager

Kuka Home names Dylan Wang general manager

HIGH POINT – Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home recently promoted Dylan Wang to general manager. Wang has been with the company 10 years, most recently as …

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