John-Richard names Scott Smith president
Move positions the executive to ultimately succeed Alan Galbraith as chief executive officer WHITSETT, N.C. – Luxury home furnishings resource John-Richard has named Scott Smith …
Tag: Up Close
J. Scott Ostrander to retire from Austin Group at year end
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Austin Group Furniture has announced that managing partner J. Scott Ostrander is retiring Dec. 31, marking the conclusion of a nearly four-decade …
Sarreid Ltd. offering buyers a reimagined showroom experience at High Point Market
Redesigned space in C&D Building will showcase 100 new pieces from Vietnam and India, leaning heavily toward dining, with some new bedrooms offered in the …
16 West launches shared container program for motion upholstery
Program will focus on bestsellers among its 12 inline power motion groups made in Thailand HIGH POINT — Motion upholstery resource 16 West is heading …
A&W Upholstery launches new division
Wedel Co. will offer stationary and motion upholstery and sleepers featuring contemporary designs, premium fabrics and construction based on comfort and functionality OKOLONA, Miss. — …
Kelly Magnussen joins Bernhardt as VP sales for residential upholstery
LENOIR, N.C. – Kelly Magnussen has joined Bernhardt as vice president of sales for Residential Upholstery. In this position, he will lead sales efforts for …
Ashley licensee 1915 South opens 41st Ashley showroom
1915 South’s newest store in Harvey, Louisiana, is the company’s 1st in the Greater New Orleans market HARVEY, La. — Family-owned home furnishings retailer 1915 …
Jerry Sagerdahl to retire from Legacy Classic after 27 years
Executive helped found company in 1999 with Kevin O’Connor and Richard Mihalik HIGH POINT — As an entrepreneur, Jerry Sagerdahl was a co-founder and head …
CPSC announces recall of 25,000 clothing storage units sold online
Agency said units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …
AHFA testing finds widespread clothing storage unit safety violations
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance conducted an analysis of clothing storage furniture available on top e-commerce sites earlier this year and …
