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Miskelly promotes Mark Waters to chief operating officer

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

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 …

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Dorel Home ceasing manufacturing in Tiffin, Ohio

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 …

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Long-time industry consultant Philip M. Gutsell dies at age 74

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 …

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Home News Now visits with EJ Victor

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 …

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Industry veteran Tom Erdman developing fashion-forward, small-scale furniture

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 …

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At Home Procurement recalls 980 toy storage chests

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. …

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HPMA accepts applications for 2025 Style Spotters program through July 26

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 …

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Eddie Massoud receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Specialized Carriers Division of AHFA

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 …

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Wendy Ferris rejoins Palliser as chief culture and people officer

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 …

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