FMCA meets for first education conference in two years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Members of Furniture Manufacturers Credit Assn. met for the organization’s Fall Education Conference at the Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City here last month. …
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Bob’s opens New Jersey distribution center
PISCATAWAY. N.J. — Bob’s Discount Furniture has opened a 622,230-square-foot state-of-the-art distribution center here as part of its continuing aggressive expansion strategy. The energy efficient …
Bellini Modern Living touts quick ship program
RICHMOND HILL, Canada – Bellini Modern Living announces it can ship virtually all of its orders within one week, thanks to its in-stock positions with existing …
Storkcraft earns Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval recognition
RICHMOND, British Columbia – Baby and youth furniture resource Storkcraft Manufacturing Inc. is among the recipients of the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval …
King Koil names Don Pflug vice president, operations
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Mattress manufacturer King Koil has named industry veteran Don Pflug, vice president, operations. He was most recently with Southerland, where he was …
Hooker Furnishings promotes Penn to vice president, supply chain operations
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Case goods and upholstery resource Hooker Furnishings has named Stephanie Penn vice president, supply chain operations, a new position. She has been …
WithIt to honor Daubert with President’s Award
High Point, — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, will honor Amanda Daubert, director of services for Furniture First …
Industry veteran Robert “Bob” Shaak dies at 78
LEXINGTON, N.C. – Industry veteran Robert Ray “Bob” Shaak died at his home here on Sept. 17. He was 78. Shaak was born on Dec. …
How sustainability can help you sell furniture
Sustainability has long been a buzzword in the home furnishings industry. But while that can mean many things—from using recycled materials to energy-saving practices in …
Brenda Dillon promoted to VP, merchandising at Morris Furniture Company
FAIRBORN, Ohio – Industry veteran Brenda Dillon recently has been promoted to vice president, merchandising at retailer Morris Furniture Company. She joined the company in …
