Kuka Home names Mary Ballard senior director, merchandising
HIGH POINT — Mary Ballard has been promoted to senior director of merchandising at stationary and motion upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home, a new position. Previously …
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Coroner’s report: Bargain Hunt latest to file bankruptcy
Almost directly adjacent to the Big Lots here in Rome, Georgia, is Bargain Hunt. Less than two blocks in the other direction is, or was …
Shiplify launches self-service product to help shippers optimize LTL processes
ATLANTA — Shiplify, the primary accessorial revenue identifier for carriers, shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, today announced the launch of its self-service product, tailored specifically …
Dorothy Belshaw transitions to advisory role at Andmore
HIGH POINT — Andmore, the organization that manages and leases property for the High Point, Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, has announced that its president …
Ashley expands its Wanek Best Private Expo in Vietnam to new buyers
HO CHI MINH CITY — Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) announces the expansion of its exclusive Wanek Best Private Expo to welcome prospective partners for the first …
Industry observers speak out about tariffs
Last week, President Trump made good on a previous promise to slap a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as a means of …
Year-end retail sales figures show how furniture stacks up with other categories
Data shows that 2024 was still a challenging year in spite of gains over the past 4 months WASHINGTON — December’s retail sales figures once …
Bassett Furniture’s Q4 conference call offers window into its path forward
2025 will be a year in which the company must balance ongoing efficiencies with further investments in the business to remain profitable BASSETT, Va. — …
HH2 Home promotes Liz Wood to VP of merchandising
HIGH POINT — Liz Wood has been named vice president of merchandising for full-line furniture resource HH2 Home, a new position. Previously senior director of …
3 trends shaping the furniture industry in 2025
With the new year comes refreshed expectations across the furniture industry. In 2025, consumers are looking for more responsibly made, higher-quality, customizable furniture. At the …
