Englander names Lou Paige president and CEO
CHICAGO — Englander has appointed Lou Paige, a well-known mattress industry veteran of 35 years, to be its new president and chief executive officer. Paige …
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December housing construction activity falters from December 2023
For the full year, housing completions were up 12.4% compared to a year earlier, while the issuing of building permits and housing starts were both …
Holly Lightfoot joins Armen Living as director, product development
VALENCIA, Calif. — Contemporary furniture specialist Armen Living has hired Holly Lightfoot as its new director of product development. Reporting to company President Kevin Kevonian, …
Home furnishings organizations, retailers support wildfire relief efforts
LOS ANGELES — A number of furniture and retail brands have begun efforts to provide support for victims of the wildfires that have ravaged Southern …
Barriers retailers may face in implementing AI and possible solutions to those challenges
In my most recent column, I outlined a variety of ways that furniture retailers could boost their bottom lines with the help of artificial intelligence. …
New Classic Furniture set for 3rd ‘First Look’ private dealer event at California showroom
Jan. 21-24 event offers 6 new bedrooms, 6 new dining sets and several new motion and stationary upholstery groups FONTANA, Calif. — Dealers attending New …
A few observations on Trump’s tariff promises
President-elect Trump has promised to implement a multitude of tariffs once he takes office next week. The inauguration is Monday, Jan. 20 — mere days …
American Leather promotes Carrie Cox to VP of merchandising, brand experience
AUSTIN — Carrie Cox recently has been promoted to vice president of merchandising and brand experience at upholstery manufacturer American Leather. With industry experience dating …
AHFA hires Alex Williams as manager of sustainability, regulatory compliance programs
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has added Alex Williams to its staff as manager of Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Programs, …
December furniture retail sales see a strong rebound
8.4% year-over-year increase is the highest in almost 2 years and the 4th straight month of yearly gains WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales had their …
