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Legends Furniture adds 9 new hires across its operations

TOLLESON, Ariz. —Case goods and mattress manufacturer Legends Furniture has added nine new professionals to its team, three of whom are replacing retiring team members, …

Has the design world forgotten about beauty?

The idea of beauty “has all but disappeared” from the worlds of design and architecture, and it is time to bring it back, says architect …

Furniture Manufacturing Expo set for July 20-21 in Hickory, North Carolina

HICKORY, N.C. – The fifth edition of the Furniture Manufacturing Expo will be held here from July 20-21, promising to be the biggest event yet …

Bay Breeze Patio’s secret for life-long customers

Some people pursue retail and some people have retail thrust upon them. That’s about how it happened for Susan E. Kiley and her husband Wayne …

North Carolina resumes Go Global Road Show events this summer

Pandemic-related travel restrictions kept international trade reps from participating the past 2 years RALEIGH, N.C. — After a nearly three-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the North Carolina …

Marty Melcher joins Legends Furniture as vice president sales, bedding

TOLLESON, Ariz. — Industry veteran Marty Melcher has joined Legends Furniture as vice president, sales for bedding, a new position. He comes to the company …

MLily USA finds success in customer-centric service approach

Golden rule guides how department handles customer complaints, concerns, inquiries for both retailers and end consumers KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When it comes to customer service, …

Saltwater Porch + Patio grows with purchase of The Patio Store

Saltwater Porch + Patio started out as a retail version of a side hustle and blew up almost overnight. The idea, according to company President …

Lane names 2 industry veterans to lead sales

TUPELO, Miss. — Full-line furniture resource Lane has named industry veterans Ruff Thomas and Keith News to new sales roles that officials said will lead …