Ashley issues fourth price increase in 12 months
They’ve come in small increments for good reason as the company sticks to a last-resort approach to hikes ARCADIA, Wis. — Even before the February …
Category: Up Close
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Contemporary Design Group to host three-day Virtual Product Showcase
SAN DIEGO — Contemporary Design Group is hosting a three-day virtual market this month to give members a chance to see new and updated merchandise …
Wyrmwood shuts down Keystone
TAUNTON, Mass. — Months after acquiring the high-end Keystone Designer Furniture, in part to expand capacity, Wyrmwood Gaming now says it’s shutting down the case …
Berkshire’s Buffett pays homage to NFM’s Mrs. B, Louie Blumkin in latest annual letter
OMAHA, Neb. — In his just-released annual letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett says, “it’s easy to overlook the many miracles …
Severe storms throw another wrench in the supply chain
Foam chemical suppliers declare a new force majeure, resulting in allocation cuts to U.S. upholstery and bedding makers HIGH POINT — Just as U.S. bedding …
Blog: By the time this pandemic is over will the consumer be singing a different tune?
By Ray Allegrezza Last week, while I was listening to the radio, I think I stumbled across what could be the current theme song for …
Havertys promotes Burdette to president
Wolf, Miles and Bautista promoted to SVPs ATLANTA — Havertys promoted Steve Burdette to president of theTop 100 company effective March 1 and elevated three …
Refresher: What is First Tuesday?
Industry sources band together to offer a monthly buying event for retailers and designers — by appointment and featuring new product HIGH POINT — When …
Joe Bograd dies at 85
PATERSON, N.J. — Joe Bograd, longtime co-owner and operator of the former Bograd’s Fine Furniture, first in Paterson and later in Riverdale, N.J., died unexpectedly …
Sarreid promotes 3 to executive posts
CEO Cates adds president role WILSON, N.C. — Luxury home furnishings importer Sarreid Ltd. has promoted long-time employees to corporate officers in recognition of their …
