Beryl ‘Budd’ Bugatch dies at age 79
Financial analyst was best known to the industry for his nearly 30 years at Raymond James Financial Services ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Longtime furniture and …
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Whit-Ash Furnishings closes after 52 years in business
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After 52 years in business, the veteran and family-owned Whit-Ash Furnishings is going out of business and will begin total liquidation this week, …
AHFA provides update on Furniture Safety Week
HIGH POINT — During its 2024 Compliance Summit held this past week, the American Home Furnishings Alliance provided updates for the first annual Furniture Safety …
Purecare co-founder, co-chairman Arnold Hershbain dies at age 77
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arnold Hershbain, the co-founder and co-chairman of bedding resource Purecare, died on July 8 at age 77. Born in New York City …
Retailer James Antony Home files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Upper-end furniture dealer has an estimated 100-199 creditors, according to Aug. 1 court filing DALLAS — Upper-end furniture retailer James Antony Home has filed for …
Rove Concepts unveils new collection with Grammy winner John Legend
Pieces in the Japandi-inspired The Journeys collection can be purchased online or in any of the company’s several retail locations LOS ANGELES — Lifestyle furniture …
Registration opens for Oct. 26-30 High Point Market
HIGH POINT — As the official organizer, the High Point Market Authority has opened online registration for the fall edition of its biannual trade-only event, scheduled for Oct. …
Thoughts on the recently concluded Las Vegas Market
Just on the heels of returning from the summer Las Vegas Market, people always want to know how it went and was it a good …
Eric Bernstein of Berkshire Furniture dies at age 55
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Eric Bernstein, the chief executive officer of one of New Jersey’s oldest family-owned furniture stores, died on July 25. He was 55. …
Longtime AICO sales rep Robert Webster dies at age 73
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Robert “Rob” Webster, a long-time sales representative for full-line furniture resource Amini Innovation Corp., died peacefully at his home on July …
