August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) has named Jeremy Hoff president of its Hooker Upholstery unit, a new position that completes a strategic reorganization of its legacy businesses.
August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
On the heels of recent investments in operational infrastructure and a new distribution center, upholstery and occasional furniture resource Abbyson has named Bill Ashton to the new senior management position of vice president of operations.
August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market officials said home furnishings buyer attendance at the recently-concluded Summer Market was “on par” with last summer’s show, while gift buyer attendance posted a healthy 6% gain.
August 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Upholstery and case goods resource Fine Furniture Design has strengthened its quick-ship mixed container program by offering more aggressive price points and accelerated delivery for small and mid-size retailers.
August 9,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Internet, Social Media
Libby Langdon, an interior designer, author and the creative force behind New York-based Libby Langdon Interiors, is the featured guest on the newest episode of “Design Between the Lines,” a podcast and YouTube series from the American Society of Furniture Designers.
August 9,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Soft Design Lab are partnering again to produce a new buyer tour for the Fall Market taking place Oct. 14-18.
August 9,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
The BOLD Summit, a business conference for principal designers, has announced that acclaimed designer and entrepreneur Jamie Drake, has been selected as a BOLD Master Award recipient joining the 2017 BOLD Summit lineup.