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AHFA hires Alex Williams as manager of sustainability, regulatory compliance programs

AHFA hires Alex Williams as manager of sustainability, regulatory compliance programs

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has added Alex Williams to its staff as manager of Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Programs, …

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Dixie Furniture & Mattress to close after 79 years

Dixie Furniture & Mattress to close after 79 years

Retailer is holding a going-out-of-business sale at its Charleston and Walterboro stores starting Jan. 16 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dixie Furniture & Mattress prepares for …

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Comeaux Furniture, Appliance & Mattress to close its doors after 72 years

Comeaux Furniture, Appliance & Mattress to close its doors after 72 years

President and owner Michael Comeaux plans to retire following the store closing sale METAIRIE, La. — Family-owned and operated for 72 years, Comeaux Furniture, Appliance …

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A look at consumer demand for new tip restraints aimed at preventing tip-over incidents

A look at consumer demand for new tip restraints aimed at preventing tip-over incidents

Alliance4Safety issued just over 3,000 units last year to replace recalled tip restraints that are prone to breaking HIGH POINT — In the year since …

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Richloom names Stephanie Puckett upholstery design director

Richloom names Stephanie Puckett upholstery design director

NEW YORK — Fabric resource Richloom has promoted industry veteran Stephanie Puckett to upholstery design director. She fills a position previously held by Allison Hocker, …

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WithIt seeks nominations for 2025 WOW Awards

WithIt seeks nominations for 2025 WOW Awards

HIGH POINT – WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, is now accepting nominations for the nonprofit’s annual WOW Awards, a …

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MotoMotion USA names Justin Smith executive VP, sales

MotoMotion USA names Justin Smith executive VP, sales

ARCADIA, Calif. — Motion and stationary upholstery resource MotoMotion USA Corp. has hired Justin Smith as executive vice president of sales, a new position. Smith …

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Hooker Furnishings announces transition in CFO leadership

Hooker Furnishings announces transition in CFO leadership

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Paul A. Huckfeldt, Hooker Furnishings’ longtime chief financial officer and senior vice president finance and accounting, will be retiring Feb. 2. Huckfeldt, …

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Arhaus raises full-year, Q4 revenue outlook

Arhaus raises full-year, Q4 revenue outlook

BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — Lifestyle home furnishings retailer Arhaus has increased its revenue projections for 2024 amid what the company described as the strength of …

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AHFA analyzes EPA formaldehyde risk evaluation to determine impact on industry

AHFA analyzes EPA formaldehyde risk evaluation to determine impact on industry

HIGH POINT – On January 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final risk evaluation for formaldehyde conducted under the Toxic Substances Control …

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