Nationwide Marketing Group merges with custom integrator buying group
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nationwide Marketing Group has merged with Azione Unlimited, a group of custom integrators and manufactures, to form a whole-home platform for custom …
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Pleasant Mattress hires Josephine Bass as director of finance
FRESNO, Calif. — Pleasant Mattress has hired Josephine Bass as director of finance. She joins the mattress maker after serving in similar roles with companies …
Intiaro launches upgrades to its 3D visualization platform
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Intiaro, a provider of 3D visualization and augmented reality technology, has launched major upgrades to its platform, improving the quality of images, …
Industry representative Tom Temple dies
BIG CANOE, Ga. — Longtime furniture industry representative Tom Temple died Oct. 13. He was 74. Temple grew up in Charlotte, N.C., and attended UNC-Chapel …
Coaster partners with Shoptelligence on dealer co-marketing initiative
HIGH POINT – Coaster is expanding its B2C marketing initiative through a newly launched marketing program with Shoptelligence. The company introduced the partnership at this …
September furniture store sales continue upward momentum
WASHINGTON — September sales at U.S. furniture and home furnishings stores increased 13.4% over the same month last year as consumer demand continued to hold …
Paul Toms, Jr. retires from Hooker Furnishings chairman post
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Paul Toms, Jr., the long-time executive at Hooker Furniture, is retiring from his role as chairman, effective immediately. Toms had previously retired …
Spectra Home expands domestic upholstery offerings in quick-ship program
HIGH POINT – Upholstery and case goods resource Spectra Home said it has added eight domestically made upholstery groups to its quick ship program. With …
Blog: What can your business learn from Bed Bath & Beyond’s stumble?
Last week, I listened in to Bed Bath & Beyond’s second quarter earnings call. During the session, CEO Mark Tritton reported the company had experienced …
City Furniture launches to-the-trade program
TAMARAC, Fla. — City Furniture has launched City Trade , a members-only trade initiative for architectural, interior design and building industry professionals that offers exclusive …
