Ami Austin wins first-place IDS 2023 Designer of the Year award for Best Studio Design
NEW YORK — Ami Austin, president of her Memphis firm Ami Austin Interior Design, won the Interior Design Society 2023 Designer of the Year first …
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Compass Sleep Products names former aerospace engineer Clint Glazener production manager
GREENVILLE, Florida—Why would Compass Sleep Products turn to an aerospace engineer to lead production of an entirely new manufacturing facility? According to Ricky Riley, CEO …
Pottery Barn Kids recalls Penny convertible cribs because of laceration hazard
Recall impacts only 310 units but alerts suppliers and retailers to dangers that can occur in design and construction SAN FRANCISCO — Pottery Barn Kids, …
ARHFA appoints Steve Johnson to board of directors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Home Furnishings Association (ARHFA) has appointed Steve Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson is the owner of Royal …
HPMA seeks applications for biannual Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market
HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) this week kicked off its Fall 2023 search for the biannual Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market, …
HEB Grocery Co. recalls 1,400 lounge chairs
Backrest and legs can break when a user is seated, posing a fall hazard SAN ANTONIO, Texas — HEB Grocery Co. has recalled about 1,400 …
Clive Daniel Home names John Diaz as general manager for Fort Myers store
NAPLES, Fla. — Luxury retailer and interior design destination Clive Daniel Home has named John Diaz as general manager of its new Fort Myers showroom …
Doug Franklin named to sales position at Louis Mohana Furniture
BOURG, La. — Industry veteran Doug Franklin has joined the sales team at retailer Louis Mohana Furniture. He comes to the company from Dufresne Spencer …
5 creative ways to take customer loyalty to the next level
The past few years have been a rollercoaster for furniture retailers. Demand surged during the pandemic as people looked for ways to improve their immediate …
Industry sales professional William James Campbell dies at 87
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Longtime furniture sales professional William James “Bill” Campbell died here on June 1 surrounded by family. He was 87. Born in March …
