J. Scott Ostrander to retire from Austin Group at year end
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Austin Group Furniture has announced that managing partner J. Scott Ostrander is retiring Dec. 31, marking the conclusion of a nearly four-decade …
Category: Up Close
Up-close features stories focused on a specific subject that offer insight from people close to it.
Sarreid Ltd. offering buyers a reimagined showroom experience at High Point Market
Redesigned space in C&D Building will showcase 100 new pieces from Vietnam and India, leaning heavily toward dining, with some new bedrooms offered in the …
16 West launches shared container program for motion upholstery
Program will focus on bestsellers among its 12 inline power motion groups made in Thailand HIGH POINT — Motion upholstery resource 16 West is heading …
A&W Upholstery launches new division
Wedel Co. will offer stationary and motion upholstery and sleepers featuring contemporary designs, premium fabrics and construction based on comfort and functionality OKOLONA, Miss. — …
Consumer Insights Now Week 5 – Which brands are top of mind for Gen Z consumers?
In our final installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we learn that Ashley is the most recognized brand for consumers ages 18-29, followed by Ikea, Wayfair, La-Z-Boy and Amazon. Other brands including Bob’s, Pottery Barn, Rooms to Go, Lowe’s also rank in the top 10. We also learn that sustainability ranks lower in buying decisions for this age group than factors such as financing options, design, ease of assembly/maintenance and low prices. For this and more, scroll through the slides below.
Kelly Magnussen joins Bernhardt as VP sales for residential upholstery
LENOIR, N.C. – Kelly Magnussen has joined Bernhardt as vice president of sales for Residential Upholstery. In this position, he will lead sales efforts for …
Ashley licensee 1915 South opens 41st Ashley showroom
1915 South’s newest store in Harvey, Louisiana, is the company’s 1st in the Greater New Orleans market HARVEY, La. — Family-owned home furnishings retailer 1915 …
Jerry Sagerdahl to retire from Legacy Classic after 27 years
Executive helped found company in 1999 with Kevin O’Connor and Richard Mihalik HIGH POINT — As an entrepreneur, Jerry Sagerdahl was a co-founder and head …
Ten out of 10:00 with Wendy Turner-Williams, chief data and AI officer
Here the data expert offers her take on the idea of moratoriums and kill switches on AI at a time when many are voicing alarm …
CPSC announces recall of 25,000 clothing storage units sold online
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …
