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 …
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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 …
Woodbrook Designs partners with tech company to offer air sterilization devices for the home
Units about the size of a small cell phone can be placed inconspicuously on the backs or sides of furniture HIGH POINT – Terry Seitz, …
Bedding industry veteran Alan Carlitz dies
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Bedding industry veteran, Alan Carlitz died, Sept. 29t at Accordia Hospice in Moorestown, a suburb of Charlotte, N.C. Carlitz began his career in …
Nuevo opening new showroom in IHFC Commerce wing
TORONTO — Nuevo will launch a new, larger permanent showroom during the High Point Market in the Commerce lobby of the International Home Furnishings Center, …
Exclusive Furniture donates $30K in furniture and bedding to non-profits aiding Afghan refugees
HOUSTON — Exclusive Furniture and its Zavary family leadership has partnered with 2 local nonprofits to help integrate more than 20 families into Houston with …
Lineage Furniture expands its domestic bedroom lineup
Company’s mix includes six new bedrooms that it will show at the Oct. 16-20 High Point Market HIGH POINT – Case goods manufacturer Lineage Furniture …
