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 …
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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 …
Ashley Furniture launches Careers Program to boost employee skills, career advancement
ECRU, Miss. — On Jan. 4, Ashley Furniture Industries LLC celebrated its recently launched Careers Program at the company’s Advanced Manufacturing facility in Ecru, Mississippi. The …
Armen Living promotes Lee Honigsfeld to executive VP
VALENCIA, Calif. — Indoor and outdoor furniture resource Armen Living has promoted Lee Honigsfeld to executive vice president, a new position. He has been with …
Las Vegas Market offers pre-registered buyers a chance to see U2 at The Sphere
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Market is offering pre-registered buyers an “Only in Las Vegas” opportunity to win tickets to see U2 at the Sphere on …
Musings on yet another strange industry deal
Conn’s acquisition of W.S. Badcock has industry observers scratching their heads Does anybody other than me hear The Grateful Dead’s version of “Trucking” playing at full …
