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High Point Market Authority board approves FY 24/25 budget

High Point Market Authority board approves FY 24/25 budget

HIGH POINT — At its quarterly meeting here Wednesday, the High Point Market Authority board approved its annual budget for its 2024/25 fiscal year that …

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Leggett & Platt to close High Point plant

Leggett & Platt to close High Point plant

WARN Act notice received by the N.C. Department of Commerce this week said permanent closure of facility will impact 158 jobs HIGH POINT — Bedding …

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John Jokinen transitions into new role at EJ Victor

John Jokinen transitions into new role at EJ Victor

Company co-founder and longtime executive moves from day-to-day operations to focus on strategy as board chairman MORGANTON, N.C. — John Jokinen, a co-founder and longtime …

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Marge Carson expands line with spring 2024 collection

Marge Carson expands line with spring 2024 collection

13 new SKUs include 2 sofas, 5 chairs, 2 floor mirrors, a matching counter and bar stool and a bench and bar cart CHICAGO — Luxury …

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Amisco undergoes leadership transition

Amisco undergoes leadership transition

Longtime CEO Réjean Poitras turns over role to Luc Robitaille L’ISLET, Quebec — On June 1, longtime Amisco Industries CEO Réjean Poitras turned over the …

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Liberty Furniture names Patrick Lanier VP, sales

Liberty Furniture names Patrick Lanier VP, sales

ATLANTA — Full-line furniture resource Liberty Furniture has named Patrick Lanier as its new vice president of sales. Jonathan Cowles, executive vice president, said Liberty …

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Ethan Allen plans to relocate 2 Design Centers this fall

Ethan Allen plans to relocate 2 Design Centers this fall

Retailer also has moved its Louisville, Kentucky, location to The Paddock Shops DANBURY, Conn. — Luxury furniture retailer Ethan Allen is moving two of its …

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JPMA announces newly elected board of directors

JPMA announces newly elected board of directors

Individuals voted on by membership on June 4 during Annual Membership Meeting held at annual summit in Washington D.C. MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. —The Juvenile Products …

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Caroline Hipple, Dorothy Belshaw to speak at June 10-12 WithIt conference in Greenville, South Carolina

Caroline Hipple, Dorothy Belshaw to speak at June 10-12 WithIt conference in Greenville, South Carolina

HIGH POINT – WithIt announces that Caroline Hipple, chief creative officer for Hooker Furnishings, and Dorothy Belshaw, president of Andmore, will round out their speaker offerings …

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American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame names 5 new inductees

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame names 5 new inductees

HIGH POINT — Five influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 during the High Point …

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