Court OKs 1st-day motions to support Big Lots’ ongoing operations
Funding also allows company to continue paying employee wages and benefits while its Chapter 11 bankruptcy and planned sale of assets and operations play out …
Category: Up Close
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Logistics expert: Prepare for port congestion, shipping delays amid possible port strikes
NORFOLK, Va. — Leading up to the U.S./Canada East and Gulf Coast labor contract expiration on Sept. 30, there is a lot of uncertainty throughout …
AHF Hall of Fame names Anna McGaha VP, marketing
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Anna McGaha has joined the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as vice president of marketing, a new position. With nearly …
Legacy Classic | Modern launches youth and teen bedroom mixing program
HIGH POINT — Case goods and upholstery resource Legacy Classic | Modern is launching a new youth and teen bedroom mixing program from its Vietnam …
New independent rep organization stresses importance of buying from local reps
HIGH POINT — As part of a new collaborative effort among independent rep agencies called “Reps Are Local Too,” the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
