Furniture Mart USA makes most of outdoor season
There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that people in the Upper Midwest enjoy their patios as much as everyone else …
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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 …
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 …
