Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
10 out of 10 with Billy Lindler, president and CEO of USSI
In this latest episode of 10 out of 10, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive with the logistics and warehousing services …
Tip-over restraint kits recalled on clothing storage pieces sold exclusively at Rooms To Go
Units can become brittle and break, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children ONTARIO, Calif. — Supplier American Bolt & Screw has …
AICO announces annual excellence awards
HIGH POINT — Full-line furnishings resource AICO has announced the recipients of its annual excellence awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the organization. The …
Ethan Allen reports 2.5% drop in fiscal Q3 revenue
However, company maintains strong balance sheet, reporting $9.9 million in adjusted net income and $183 million in cash and investments with no outstanding debt DANBURY, …
Gardner White to hold grand opening of GW Home store June 6
DETROIT — HNN 125 retailer Gardner White is holding the official grand opening of GW Home at 1201 Woodward Ave in Downtown Detroit, at 10 a.m. June …
Arteriors hires 2 industry professionals for executive roles
Company names Greg Heller vice president, product and Robin Daniel vice president, marketing DALLAS — Furniture, lighting, accessories and wall décor resource Arteriors has hired …
Primo introductions include delivery-friendly sectional, sleeper
HIGH POINT — Primo International, the Canadian-based whole-home importer, was here at market with a host of new introductions, including the Roll N Go collection …
Home News Now, Smith Leonard launch Furniture Fast 50 awards
Participating retailers and suppliers will be recognized based on revenue growth over the past three years HIGH POINT — Home News Now and Smith Leonard …
Wayfair reports slight increase in Q1 net revenue
Company also further reduces its net loss by more than half BOSTON — Home furnishings retailer Wayfair reported an increase in net revenue, while also …
