Affordable Rent-to-Own to pay former employee $105K to settle EEOC race discrimination suit
NEW ORLEANS — Affordable Rent-to-Own LLC, which does business as Affordable Home Furnishings, has agreed to pay a former employee $105,000 to settle a race …
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Bernards unveils new brand targeted to designers
Apex will launch its debut introduction, the 80-piece Trilogy collection, during the spring High Point Market cycle HIGH POINT — Wood furniture and upholstery resource …
AICO honors sales professionals during awards event in Las Vegas
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Full-line furniture manufacturer AICO/Amini Innovations Corp. recognized its top-performing sales professionals during the company’s annual sales awards banquet in Las Vegas …
The RoomPlace bankruptcy declaration cites rise in interest rates as a challenge to business
Subsequent decline in housing sales, construction had adverse impact on furniture sales LOMBARD, Ill. — A rise in interest rates that impacted housing sales and …
Bankruptcy court OKs protocol for Mitchell Gold customers to receive furniture
An estimated 1,400 pieces in the company’s warehouses have been assigned to paying customers WILMINGTON, Del. — The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of …
Mentoring programs can be a big help in retaining employees
The home furnishings industry is facing a major challenge with its workforce: how to hire, retain and advance employees to keep both retailing and manufacturing …
La-Z-Boy announces renewed commitment to High Point, Las Vegas markets
In addition to extending its leases, the company plans major renovations for its High Point La-Z-Boy, England Furniture showrooms MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Inc. recently …
HFA names Shannon Williams chief executive officer
She succeeds current CEO Mark Schumacher, who is stepping down from the role May 31 HIGH POINT – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced that …
Home Deco Expo gives away trips to Milan Furniture Fair
Anyone who registers to attend HDX through February 16 will be entered to win one of two trip packages to April 16-21 Salone del Mobile …
Top unsecured creditors identified in The RoomPlace bankruptcy
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a more accurate listing of creditors and amounts owed, most notably those named on the unsecured …
