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Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented

Bellini Modern Living guarantees pricing on orders placed before potential tariffs are implemented

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — To help retailers mitigate the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian-made products, upholstery and wood furniture resource Bellini Modern Living has …

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Former Natuzzi marketer Lauren West named director at Steinreich Communications

Former Natuzzi marketer Lauren West named director at Steinreich Communications

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Steinreich Communications Group Inc., an international public relations firm, has appointed Lauren West a director, a new position. West is best known …

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WithIt names Cathy Valent 2025 president, announces new board members

WithIt names Cathy Valent 2025 president, announces new board members

HIGH POINT — WithIt,  the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named Cathy Valent, vice president of sales at Springs Digital, …

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FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor

FMG panel addresses importance of custom upholstery options on the retail sales floor

Having the best presentation is often a balancing act of showing just the right amount of fabric and finish options that can be understood by …

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Flexsteel Q2 conference call addresses possible tariffs

25% Mexico tariffs alone could add $1.5 million to $2 million to company’s costs each month DUBUQUE, Iowa — As expected, proposed tariffs were a …

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Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore

Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore

HIGH POINT — Andmore, the organization that manages and leases property for the High Point, Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, has announced that its president …

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Ashley expands its Wanek Best Private Expo in Vietnam to new buyers

Ashley expands its Wanek Best Private Expo in Vietnam to new buyers

HO CHI MINH CITY — Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) announces the expansion of its exclusive Wanek Best Private Expo to welcome prospective partners for the first …

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HH2 Home promotes Liz Wood to VP of merchandising

HH2 Home promotes Liz Wood to VP of merchandising

HIGH POINT — Liz Wood has been named vice president of merchandising for full-line furniture resource HH2 Home, a new position. Previously senior director of …

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3 trends shaping the furniture industry in 2025

3 trends shaping the furniture industry in 2025

With the new year comes refreshed expectations across the furniture industry. In 2025, consumers are looking for more responsibly made, higher-quality, customizable furniture. At the …

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Flexsteel reports 5th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth

Flexsteel reports 5th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth

Company fiscal Q2 net income also increased to $9.1 million, from $3.1 million the same period last year DUBUQUE, Iowa — Bolstered by improved traffic …

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