Universal Furniture contest winners visit Miranda Kerr
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 – This October, Universal Furniture and Miranda Kerr partnered to host three interior designers at the entrepreneur/skincare CEO’s Malibu …
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Parker Goss named president at Hickory Chair
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Hickory Chair has promoted industry veteran Parker Goss to the position of president. He previously was vice president merchandising …
Tommy Leflein shares thoughts on his 45 years as an industry rep
Editor’s note: During IHFRA’s 26th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala on Oct. 21, long-time industry sales representative Tommy Leflein received the Distinguished Service Award. The …
Jonathan Landis joins CDI Furniture’s contract division as director, product development
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. – Industry retail veteran Jonathan Landis has joined Canadian-based furniture design firm and industry supplier CDI Furniture as director, product development for …
John Conrad to retire from International Society of Furniture Designers
David Blair will fill position of executive director Jan. 1, 2023 HIGH POINT — After more than 13 years of service and leadership, John Conrad …
Q&A: Jeff Scheffer, president and CEO of Universal Furniture
The retiring executive talks about his 14 years at Universal and other highlights in his 45-year career in the industry HIGH POINT — In September, …
Flexsteel names Ian Wallace assistant controller
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries has named Ian Wallace assistant controller. He has been with the company for nearly three years, most recently as finance …
More pointers for independent reps who want to make the transition from good to great
Last week, I wrote a column that talked about the changing role of the independent sales rep and offered some tips that I thought would …
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation names Patrick Chapin CEO
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Patrick Chapin as chief executive officer, a role previously held by Karen …
New members join High Point Market Authority board of directors Jan. 1, 2023
HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces updates to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2023. Six incoming board members will serve a two-year …
