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November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Obituaries 
Ken Loring, founder of Massachusetts-based retailer Boston Interiors, died at his home this week after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Modloft, a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of modern and contemporary furniture, has named RoseAnn Linder to the newly created post of vice president of sales and merchandising.
November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Industry
Directors of Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETH) have approved an increase of 2 cents per share in the quarterly cash dividend, boosting the payout of 19 cents per share.
November 17,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
In celebration of the upcoming holidays, Bob’s Discount Furniture has donated $86,000 to food pantries and hunger-relief programs within its markets throughout the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
November 16,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry
La-Z-Boy (LZB) announced it has agreed to acquire the license for the La-Z-Boy brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and also said it has completed the purchase of nine La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries retail stores from an independent dealer in northeastern Pennsylvania.
November 16,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The High Point Market Authority has named eight people to its 2017 Style Spotters team, which for the first time will consist of a pair of designers from four interior design firms.
November 16,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Steinreich Communications Group, an international public relations firm that has numerous furniture and mattress industry clients, has named Sheila Long O’Mara as the new head of its High Point, N.C., office.