Connie Post’s pivot
When the pandemic caused business to fall off a cliff for the industry’s well-known store designer, she decided to really go retail JAMESTOWN, N.C. — …
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Joe Bograd dies at 85
PATERSON, N.J. — Joe Bograd, longtime co-owner and operator of the former Bograd’s Fine Furniture, first in Paterson and later in Riverdale, N.J., died unexpectedly …
Hooker Furnishings promotes Albanese, Phelps
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has promoted Johne Albanese to chief marketing Officer and Tod Phelps to senior vice president-operations, both new positions within the company. …
Sarreid promotes 3 to executive posts
CEO Cates adds president role WILSON, N.C. — Luxury home furnishings importer Sarreid Ltd. has promoted long-time employees to corporate officers in recognition of their …
Van Elslanders buy back rights to Art Van name and other intellectual property for $6 million
DELAWARE — The Van Elslander family, through an investment company, is buying back the Art Van Furniture name, Art Van PureSleep and related intellectual property, …
Hooker Furnishings promotes Smith and Harris to president roles
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has promoted Anne Smith to chief administrative officer and president-domestic upholstery; and Mike Harris to president-Hooker case goods Both report …
Bucs’ Super Bowl win means bucks back for Gallery customers
Refund party slated for Feb. 28 HOUSTON — More than 1,000 Gallery Furniture customers will each be getting $3,000 or more in refunds on their …
King Koil executives fill 240 gift bags for underprivileged children in Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. – At its annual senior executive meeting recently, mattress manufacturer King Koil held a special team-building event in which company executives filled 240 bags with …
Hoff takes CEO post at Hooker Furnishings
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Industry veteran Jeremy Hoff has officially taken the helm of Hooker Furnishings as just the fourth CEO in the company’s 97 years. …
HSM hires Mark Strohmaier as SVP, markets
HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory Springs Manufacturing has hired Mark Strohmaier as senior vice president, markets, a new position for the supplier of components for the …
