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Albany Furniture celebrates anniversary of Salt Lake City plant opening

Albany Furniture celebrates anniversary of Salt Lake City plant opening

HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Albany Furniture is holding a party at its High Point showroom this week to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its …

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Doug Townsend named president of Magnussen Home Furnishings

Doug Townsend named president of Magnussen Home Furnishings

Industry veteran will work with owner and CEO Nathan Cressman on sales and operational strategies that support the company’s continued growth HIGH POINT — Industry …

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10 out of 10 with Kenny Larson, president and CEO of Slumberland Furniture

10 out of 10 with Kenny Larson, president and CEO of Slumberland Furniture

Here Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of Slumberland, which has 127 stores in 12 states. Here, Larson talks about managing …

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Universal to shift domestic upholstery production from Conover to Hildebran, North Carolina

Universal to shift domestic upholstery production from Conover to Hildebran, North Carolina

HILDEBRAN, N.C. – Universal Furniture announced that it is moving its domestic upholstery manufacturing operations from Conover to Hildebran by the end of this year …

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Theodore Alexander will not move into new showroom in design district in time for market

Theodore Alexander will not move into new showroom in design district in time for market

Because of permitting and construction-related delays, the company instead will show in its former space at 229 Russell Ave. for one last market HIGH POINT …

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Chad Spencer named CEO of Ashley Global Retail

Chad Spencer named CEO of Ashley Global Retail

TAMPA, Fla. — Chad Spencer, the longtime chief executive of Ashley licensee Dufresne Spencer Group, has been named chief executive officer of Ashley Global Retail, …

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HH2 Home launches new accent furniture brand

HH2 Home launches new accent furniture brand

HIGH POINT — Green River Group’s US-based case goods furniture operation HH2 Home announces the launch of Creations, a new brand dedicated to accent furniture …

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Kuka Home announces staff promotions, new hire

Kuka Home announces staff promotions, new hire

Moves aim to bolster company’s marketing, product development and merchandising efforts HIGH POINT – Upholstery resource Kuka Home has announced several promotions and new hires …

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Mark Schumacher to launch podcast on Home News Now

Mark Schumacher to launch podcast on Home News Now

10 out of 10 to address timely issues, developments with industry leaders across the retail and supply sides of the business HIGH POINT — Industry …

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Thoughts on the M&A market for furniture in 2025

Thoughts on the M&A market for furniture in 2025

HIGH POINT — We believe we are on the cusp of a new M&A wave, and our team is gearing up for a huge season …

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