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Big Lots bankruptcy filing identifies Top 30 unsecured creditors

Big Lots bankruptcy filing identifies Top 30 unsecured creditors

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Top 30 unsecured creditors in Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy have just over $74 million in claims, according to documents filed …

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Nicole Bailey named president of Taylor King

Nicole Bailey named president of Taylor King

She fills a role previously held by Del Starnes, who is retiring after 21 years as president TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Luxury upholstery manufacturer Taylor King …

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My Home Furnishings moves to larger space at the Atrium for High Point Market

My Home Furnishings moves to larger space at the Atrium for High Point Market

Showroom is estimated to be 50% larger than previous space in the same building HIGH POINT — Youth furniture resource My Home Furnishings is moving …

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Liberty Furniture promotes Tamara Evans to chief product officer

Liberty Furniture promotes Tamara Evans to chief product officer

ATLANTA — Full-line furniture resource Liberty Furniture Industries has promoted Tamara Evans to chief product officer, a new position. Evans has been with Liberty Furniture …

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A conversation with Dan Troyer of Briarwood Furniture

A conversation with Dan Troyer of Briarwood Furniture

Last month, I took a call from a young man named Dan Troyer. He and his family own Briarwood Fine Furniture, which manufactures hardwood Amish-styled bedroom …

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The M&A outlook for 2025

The M&A outlook for 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The M&A market is down globally because of higher interest rates, a choppy consumer outlook and the abundance of bad news (and …

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Chad Silver joins Barcalounger as VP of sales

Chad Silver joins Barcalounger as VP of sales

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Industry veteran Chad Silver has taken a new position as vice president of sales at motion upholstery resource Barcalounger. He comes to …

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BoConcept unveiling fall collection

BoConcept unveiling fall collection

Launch includes 50 pieces of wood furniture and custom upholstery available in more than 100 fabrics and leathers HERNING, Denmark — Lifestyle Danish retailer BoConcept …

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IHFRA expands staff to enhance member experience

IHFRA expands staff to enhance member experience

HIGH POINT — The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association has added two new members, Michele Elliott and Nolan Reynolds, to its staff. Both are new …

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Crypton sues Williams Sonoma for unauthorized use of company trademark

Crypton sues Williams Sonoma for unauthorized use of company trademark

Suit alleges that retailer is using Crypton trademark on products not treated with Crypton chemistry BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Fabric resource Crypton LLC has filed …

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