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John E. (Jeb) Bassett receives AHFA’s highest honor

John E. (Jeb) Bassett receives AHFA’s highest honor

Organization presents longtime Bassett Furniture exec with its Distinguished Service Award HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the …

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HL Home Furnishings reports positive response to small-scale pieces

HL Home Furnishings reports positive response to small-scale pieces

HIGH POINT — HL Home Furnishings, which introduced 10 different styles of sofas and chairs at the market designed specifically for small spaces, left market …

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EJ Victor files lawsuit against insurance company for not paying claims on Hurricane Helene damages

EJ Victor files lawsuit against insurance company for not paying claims on Hurricane Helene damages

Company said failure to cover the full damages has left it in a position in which it is unable to recommence business operations MORGANTON, N.C …

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Decluttering our minds helps us be our best selves

Decluttering our minds helps us be our best selves

Throughout life we accumulate excess baggage. It can take the form of “stuff” we really don’t need nor use. “Things” that really don’t matter or …

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JMS Furniture Group opens its newest Ashley store in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

JMS Furniture Group opens its newest Ashley store in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

MONROEVILLE, Pa.  — On November 1, JMS Furniture Group proudly unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 4680 …

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Dorel Industries reports 1.5% decrease in Q3 revenue

Dorel Industries reports 1.5% decrease in Q3 revenue

Company’s performance continues to be dragged down by residential furnishings sector MONTREAL — Dorel Industries reported a 1.5% decline in net revenues and an increase …

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Dirk Smith to succeed J. Mark Moore as CEO of Weir’s Furniture

Dirk Smith to succeed J. Mark Moore as CEO of Weir’s Furniture

DALLAS – The board of directors of Home News Now 125 retailer Weir’s Furniture Village, Inc. has named Dirk Smith as chief executive officer, effective …

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Jay Schottenstein, American Signature, Man Li Wong, Manwah Holdings, named 2025 Spirit of Life Awards honorees

Jay Schottenstein, American Signature, Man Li Wong, Manwah Holdings, named 2025 Spirit of Life Awards honorees

LOS ANGELES — City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation’s …

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Sharp pricing, innovative technology a winning market combo for Soundstage

Sharp pricing, innovative technology a winning market combo for Soundstage

HIGH POINT — As first reported by Home News Now, Soundstage USA, a supplier of furniture that incorporates high-definition sound, debuted 12 new collections that …

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Industry veteran Gene Clark joins AHFA as VP,  membership and associate member relations

Industry veteran Gene Clark joins AHFA as VP, membership and associate member relations

He initially will work with AHFA Vice President of Membership Mike Padjen, who is retiring at the end of this year HIGH POINT — The …

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