Sean O’Connor reflects on new leadership role at Universal Furniture
New company president assumed responsibilities Jan. 1, replacing long-time executive Jeff Scheffer, who retired in late December HIGH POINT — On Jan. 1, Sean O’Connor …
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Are noncompetes good or bad for the industry?
The FTC is proposing a new rule that would forbid the agreements, but it wants to hear from the public on the issue In all …
Sherwin-Williams rebrands global color and design center as DesignHouse
Company markets services to many segments including residential furniture, contract and hospitality, kitchen and bath, and more GREENSBORO, N.C. — Paint and wood coatings specialist …
Bedding News Now to launch Jan. 23
Alex Milstein named editor-in-chief of latest industry newsletter published by Home News Now parent If there’s one thing that’s clear about the bedding category, it’s …
Wells Fargo continues to seek independent trustee in United bankruptcy proceeding
Largest secured creditor cites examples of ‘gross mismanagement, lack of integrity and ongoing incompetence’ in how UFI has handled matters since its sudden Nov. 21 …
It’s not just a new year. It’s a whole new world out there
Retailers today must adopt new ways of doing things to reach burgeoning multiethnic, multiracial shopping groups When Wee Willie Keeler, a small, but superb contact …
‘Giddy Fortune’s Furious Fickle Wheel’
The past is prologue as drama of 2023 begins While it is true that trends do not follow calendrical cycles, I think popping the shrink …
United Furniture Industries swings back into public view
Jan. 6 request to convert bankruptcy to Chapter 11 indicates rehired execs have worked behind the scenes to ‘maximize the company’s value for all stakeholders‘ …
Precision Textiles’ move to North Carolina puts it closer to core customers
TROY, N.C. — When Precision Textiles opened its 160,000-square-foot plant here in September 2021, it marked a major shift in the manufacturing model it had …
Challenges abound, but that also means opportunity
China’s struggles with Covid, along with lingering problems in the US, create stumbling blocks that call for new ways of doing business Last week, on …
