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An inside look into Week 2 of Consumer Insights Now — The Living Room

An inside look into Week 2 of Consumer Insights Now — The Living Room

In this video interview, Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Tom Russell speaks with HNN research expert Dana French about the second CIN report published Monday Sept. …

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Bernards launching 2 whole-home collections at High Point Market

Bernards launching 2 whole-home collections at High Point Market

Company also will introduce a youth furniture line featuring twin and full-sized beds and companion case pieces HGH POINT — Full-line furniture resource Bernards Inc. …

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Stange’s of Waupaca winds down operations after 72 years

Stange’s of Waupaca winds down operations after 72 years

WAUPACA, Wis. — Stange’s of Waupaca prepares for the end of an era after 72 years as a family-owned furniture retail business and two generations, following the …

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Reports: Vietnamese workers left without pay, benefits after shutdown of plant tied to Abbyson exec

Reports: Vietnamese workers left without pay, benefits after shutdown of plant tied to Abbyson exec

HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM — Several Vietnamese newspapers have reported that a furniture manufacturer tied to Abbyson executive Abby Rafieha has ceased operations just …

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Andy Stein named CEO of UMA Home Decor

Andy Stein named CEO of UMA Home Decor

LOS ANGELES — UMA Home Decor has named industry veteran Andy Stein as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Naval Bansal, the former president …

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Steve Lush returns to DiGio Leather as president of sales, North and South America

Steve Lush returns to DiGio Leather as president of sales, North and South America

HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Steve Lush has rejoined DiGio Leather as president of sales, North and South America. In this existing position, which recently …

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Primo International fall introductions to include Sealy Posturepedic office chairs

Primo International fall introductions to include Sealy Posturepedic office chairs

HIGH POINT — Primo International, the Canadian-based whole-home importer, was here at premarket putting the final touches on a number of product introductions including a …

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River Valley Furniture opens Ashley store in Russellville, Arkansas

River Valley Furniture opens Ashley store in Russellville, Arkansas

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Recently, River Valley Furniture Co. Inc. (River Valley Furniture) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 25,000 sq. ft. showroom …

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Fairfield announces expansion of High Point showroom

Fairfield announces expansion of High Point showroom

HIGH POINT — Luxury case goods and upholstery resource Fairfield is undertaking a two-phase expansion of its showroom here, a portion of which will open …

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Ongoing uncertainties in logistics pipeline require aggressive planning

Ongoing uncertainties in logistics pipeline require aggressive planning

With a week to go before the end of the current East and Gulf Coast labor contract and the start of the Golden Week holiday in …

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