Furniture First adds 2 new members to its ranks
MIDDLETOWN, Penn. — Furniture First capped off 2023 with the addition of two retailers to its rank of members: Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery in Blowing …
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Sunpan opens 200,000-square-foot warehouse in Houston area
BAYTOWN, Texas — Full-line furniture resource Sunpan has opened a new 200,000-square-foot warehouse in the Greater Houston area of Baytown, Texas. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening …
AICO promotes Peggie Galvin to VP, upholstery
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Upholstery and case goods resource AICO has promoted Peggie Galvin to vice president of upholstery, a new position. “Peggie has demonstrated …
Jerome J. Neff dies at age 93
Sales exec and entrepreneur remembered for his business savvy, employee relations and philanthropy PHILADELPHIA — Longtime furniture salesman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jerome Joslow Neff died …
Ty Pennington to provide keynote address at debut Home Deco Expo International
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Home Deco Expo International will feature HGTV star, designer and expert carpenter Ty Pennington as the headline speaker of its new furniture trade …
Sales help — or lack of — at office superstore disappoints
Recent experience shows that assistance can help the consumer make the right purchase especially if they plan to spend more HIGH POINT — Furniture retailers …
Variety of factors contributing to disruptions in container shipping
As 2024 gets under way, container shipping is experiencing the most disruption the industry has seen since the height of the pandemic. Over the past …
Culp announces executive transition for upholstery fabrics division
Newly named EVP Mary Beth Hunsberger will succeed Boyd Chumbley as president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics later this year HIGH POINT — Culp Inc. has …
City of Hope gains industry support for 2024 Spirit of Life
LOS ANGELES — Leading companies from every corner of the home furnishings industry have stepped up to support the 2024 Spirit of Life in the …
Vanguard Furniture to debut permanent showroom at Atlanta Market
CONOVER, N.C. — Home fashion leader and American-made upholstery furniture maker Vanguard Furniture is expanding its presence at the Atlanta Market with a new permanent …
