Hurricane Ian does some damage in downtown High Point
HIGH POINT – While most of the headlines regarding Hurricane Ian were related to damage in Florida, it also made its presence known here this …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
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. …
On being your best: Facing challenges
The world brings us a steady stream of challenges. Some are foreseen but most are unexpected — we rarely know what is next. This is …
Latexco ceases U.S. production
Company said move is related to weak demand in the U.S. market LAVONIA, Ga. — Latexco US, a producer of latex and polyurethan foam to …
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 …
Ashley to consolidate North Carolina RTA production
ADVANCE, N.C. — Ashley Furniture Industries said it plans to consolidate its furniture manufacturing operations in Statesville, North Carolina into its Advance facility. Expected to …
Caracole to debut House of Hoppen collection at October High Point Market
HIGH POINT —In partnership with internationally renowned designer Kelly Hoppen, full-line furniture resource Caracole is showing the House of Hoppen collection for the first time …
Luxfort Home brings motion functionality to bedroom
Company incorporates elements of power motion upholstery into a brand new category — power beds HIGH POINT — Power motion furniture manufacturer Luxfort Home is …
Jackson Catnapper reduces surcharges
HICKORY, N.C. — Jackson Catnapper is among the latest companies in the industry to reduce surcharges. In a Sept. 29 letter to dealers, the upholstery …
J.B. Hunt Transport expands transload operations in Seattle and Laredo
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services said it is expanding its transload operations into Seattle and Laredo, Texas to provide quick access to outbound …
