Miskelly promotes Mark Waters to chief operating officer
JACKSON, Miss. — Miskelly Furniture has promoted Mark Waters to chief operating officer. Prior to his promotion, he had been vice president of operations since …
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Bassett reveals details of plant consolidation effort
Move aims to create efficiencies in domestic wood production, while also better utilizing existing capacity MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Bassett Furniture’s plans to shift its domestic …
Dorel Home ceasing manufacturing in Tiffin, Ohio
Move will impact as many as 130 hourly personnel TIFFIN, Ohio — Dorel Home is eliminating as many as 130 hourly jobs at its Ameriwood …
Long-time industry consultant Philip M. Gutsell dies at age 74
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Philip Michael Gutsell, a long-time consultant in the furniture business, died July 6 surrounded by family members. He was 74. He attended …
Home News Now visits with EJ Victor
MORGANTON, N.C. — Shortly after the April High Point Market, Home News Now visited EJ Victor, a manufacturer of luxury upholstery and case goods based …
Industry veteran Tom Erdman developing fashion-forward, small-scale furniture
HIGH POINT — Tom Erdman with HL Home Furnishings sees big opportunities by developing fashion-forward furniture designed for small spaces. The cost of housing, labor …
At Home Procurement recalls 980 toy storage chests
CPSC says units pose child entrapment, suffocation hazards DALLAS — At Home Procurement has recalled 980 toy storage chests because of entrapment and suffocation hazards. …
HPMA accepts applications for 2025 Style Spotters program through July 26
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its call for influential interior designers and other industry tastemakers to lead its signature Style Spotters …
Eddie Massoud receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Specialized Carriers Division of AHFA
HIGH POINT — Edward Massood, an icon and visionary within the furniture transportation industry, received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in June from the Specialized …
Wendy Ferris rejoins Palliser as chief culture and people officer
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Palliser Furniture Group, the parent of Palliser and EQ3, has named Wendy Ferris as chief culture and people officer. Reporting to company …
