Broad River’s community outreach is part of its success
Ashley licensee supports many causes in the communities it serves A story published last week about Broad River Retail barely scratched the surface in terms …
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La-Z-Boy finalizes closure of Mississippi upholstery plant
NEWTON, Miss. — La-Z-Boy announced Monday that it is finalizing the closure of its upholstery plant here, a move that will take effect Sept. 16. …
Howard Miskelly dies at 96
WEST POINT, Miss. — Howard L. Miskelly, former department store retailer and father and advisor to the founders of Miskelly Furniture in Jackson, Mississippi, died …
What does the Modsy shutdown mean for the furniture industry?
On June 29, TechCrunch reported that Modsy had stopped offering consumers e-design services and shared this statement from Shanna Tellerman, founder and chief executive officer …
Kittle’s competes in outdoor by ‘selling on purpose’
INDIANAPOLIS — Kittle’s neighbors and customers in Indiana knew what they wanted, so Kittle’s delivered. After a 25-year-absence, the Indianapolis-based retailer brought back outdoor five …
Canadian upholstery maker Decor-Rest celebrates 50 years in business
And the growth story is still being written TORONTO — The year was 1972. “The Godfather” was the box-office boss. Don McLean’s “American Pie” filled …
Sustainable Furnishings Council opposes SCOTUS decision on greenhouse gas emissions
HIGH POINT — The Sustainable Furnishings Council has gone on record as opposing the Supreme Court’s decision to limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ability …
In photos: What’s selling in Ireland
Home News Now contributor Brian Carroll checked out the retail furniture scene Galway, Ireland during a month-long multimedia journalism trip with college students this summer. …
Man Wah USA names Jay Quimby senior vp, sales
HIGH POINT – Motion furniture manufacturer Man Wah USA has named industry veteran Jay Quimby senior vice president, sales, a new position. Quimby was most …
Martin Svensson Home expands KD offerings into bedroom category
LOS ANGELES – Case goods importer Martin Svensson Home is launching a new KD bedroom at the upcoming summer Las Vegas Market that the company …
