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 …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
American Leather’s new seating, sofa beds have retro vibe that offers style, comfort
With its latest products, American Leather is tapping into two key trends — consumers’ need for flexible furnishings that allow them to adapt their spaces for a …
Horizon Home eliminates equipment surcharges
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Case goods and upholstery manufacturer Horizon Home said it is eliminating all existing equipment surcharges from future invoices effective Nov. 11. The …
Importer to pay $3.25M in settlement over alleged evasion of tariffs on China-made furniture
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — An importer and reseller of Chinese-made furniture and other goods has agreed to pay $3.25 million to the U.S. government …
Sherwin-Williams reaches agreement to buy Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding
CLEVELAND — Paint and wood coatings specialist Sherwin-Williams said it has reached an agreement to purchase German-based Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding. SIC is a Peter …
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 …
Color Watch: Dazzling Whites
During the recent High Point Market, whites caught our eye — snowy hues that bring a crisp freshness, chalky hues that evoke handcrafting, milky and …
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 …
Dorel Industries reports 14.4% decline in Q3 revenues
Company narrows net loss from continuing operations by nearly half MONTREAL —RTA furniture and juvenile products specialist Dorel Industries reported a decline in revenues and …
A conversation with Adam Dunn, Four Hands’ VP of design
Adam Dunn, vice president of design for Four Hands, is thrilled by a painting of a lobster he bought on a recent trip to Europe. …
