Kuka Home names Mary Ballard director of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has hired Mary Ballard as director of merchandising for its North American division, a new position. Ballard has …
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Bassett Furniture anticipates operating and net loss for fiscal Q3
Preliminary results released Sept. 6 show net sales were 26% lower than the same period in 2022 BASSETT, Va. — Upholstery and case goods manufacturer …
Youth bedroom resource My Home Furnishings returns to High Point Market
Company to show in Atrium on Main with a selection of products aimed to fill voids in the marketplace HIGH POINT — My Home Furnishings, …
A closer look at Big Lots, Conn’s Q2 sales
Furniture remains a key category for both retailers. Will it be a drag on these businesses moving forward? HIGH POINT — A look at both …
Mueller Furniture adds 4th location in Fairview Heights, Illinois
90,000-square-foot building includes a 55,000-square-foot showroom and a distribution center to serve all the company’s locations FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Retailer Mueller Furniture is opening …
Kuka Home names Michael Mallett VP of sales for its National Retail Division
HIGH POINT — Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named Michael Mallett as vice president of sales for its national retail division, a new position. With …
Gamburg’s Furniture to close after 94 years in business in Pennsylvania
Store closing occurs with the retirement of owners Sidney and Joyce Gamburg HATBORO, Penn. — Retailer Gamburg’s Furniture is going out of business after 94 …
Survey predicts consumers will be looking for deals in all product segments
If the old chestnut about misery loving company is true, then the home furnishings sector should not feel alone — especially when the topic centers …
Mandatory furniture stability standard takes effect Sept. 1
WASHINGTON – Starting Sept. 1, furniture manufacturers and retailers must comply with new furniture safety requirements. Clothing storage furniture, such as dressers, must meet stability …
Providence Enterprises opens new Ashley showroom in Morristown, Tennessee
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – On Aug. 10, 2023, Providence Enterprises, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its new 27,000 sq. ft. Ashley showroom located at 130 Terrace …
