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 …
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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 …
A conversation with AICO’s new president, David Koehler
Decor News Now recently caught up with David Koehler, the new president of Amini Innovation Corp., just a few weeks after he assumed the role at …
Tom Lias to retire from Gorman’s, Duane Petroskey named president
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Long-time retail executive Tom Lias is retiring as president and chief executive officer of Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design and …
Wright Creative Branding & Labels announces staff additions, promotion
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (January 25, 2023) — Wright Creative Branding & Labels has positioned itself for growth in 2023 with a key promotion and the addition …
