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 …
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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 …
Third Sunset Review occurs this year for wooden bedroom antidumping case
HIGH POINT — This year marks the third time the United States International Trade Commission will hold a Sunset Review on the antidumping case for …
Hooker Furnishings banks on investments in distribution, inventories
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Rising inventory levels have been a key issue for the industry of late, particularly for retailers that have more than they can …
Five industry leaders named to American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame
HIGH POINT — Five industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 23 during the High Point Market. …
Hooker Furnishings posts drop in Q1 sales, earnings
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings reported a drop in sales and earnings for its first fiscal 2023 quarter ended May 1. The company said that …
Gorman’s Tom Lias named Michiganian of the Year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Tom Lias, president and CEO of Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design, has been named Michiganian of the Year by The …
Ballard Designs to open first Design Studio in Florida
ATLANTA — Ballard Designs, a multichannel home decor and furniture design company based in Atlanta, plans to open its first Design Studio in West Palm …
