AHFA names Vanguard’s Andy Bray chair of 2025 board of directors
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has elected Andy Bray, president and CEO of Vanguard Furniturein Conover, North Carolina, as chair of the …
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Queen City Audio Video & Appliances acquires 6 former Badcock locations in North, South Carolina
Company will rebrand new and existing stores as Queen City Home Store in January 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Queen City Audio Video & Appliances has …
Legends Home launches quick-ship program
Legends Express will ship bestselling imported upholstery frames along with bedding and domestic and imported case goods within 2 weeks of the order TOLLESON, Ariz. …
Kevin Miller joins Enza Home as president, US operations
HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Kevin Miller has joined Turkish furniture and bedding manufacturer Enza Home International as president of USA operations. He fills a …
Omnia Leather says new Slofa is best-sitting and easiest-to-operate sofa-sleeper
CHINO, Calif. — Omnia Leather, a leading upholstery maker based here, showed off the newest sofa-sleeper technology at the recent High Point Market with the …
Lowe’s reports 1.5% drop in Q3 sales
Comparable-store sales fell 1.1% driven by softness in DIY spending, which also was offset by storm-related sales activity MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s …
Home Depot reports 6.6% increase in Q3 sales
Comparable-store sales in the US decline 1.2% compared with the same period last year ATLANTA — Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported a 6.6% increase …
Sandor (Sandy) Mirell dies at age 86
Former Macy’s case goods buyer was described as being an astute merchant and having a keen eye for design CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sandor (Sandy) Mirell, …
Furniture Classics partners with Tatum Galleries, Sunbelt to aid victims of Hurricane Helene
BANNER ELK, N.C. — Accent furniture specialist Furniture Classics recently partnered with Tatum Galleries Fine Furniture & Interior Design in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and …
Dorel Home Furnishings recalls 69,300 wall beds
CPSC says units can detach from the wall, posing an injury hazard to consumers MONTREAL — Dorel Home Furnishings has recalled 69,300 wall beds that …
