March 31,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Universal Furniture has announced the promotion of Neil MacKenzie to vice president of marketing. He joined the company in May 2015 as director of marketing, responsible for overseeing the evolution of the company’s brands: Universal and Universal To the Trade.
September 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Universal Furniture has announced the introduction of its Modern Farmhouse line this fall. The 45-sku collection includes furnishings for living, dining, bedroom, occasional and upholstery.
April 29,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
With a mix of 425 fabrics, 200 frames and six finishes Universal Furniture is adding a special order upholstery program made in North Carolina at the company’s new upholstery plant in Conover.
April 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Universal Furniture has promoted Sean O’Connor to the newly created position of senior vice president of sales.
March 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
For gentlemen looking to improve their wardrobe this spring, Universal Furniture is hosting custom men’s clothier Alton Lane -- and its mobile fitting room – during next week’s High Point Premarket.
January 25,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Product, Youth, Juvenile Furniture
A Huntsville, Alabama grandmother became a YouTube sensation after a video of her falling into her granddaughter Lola’s too-tall crib was posted on the video-sharing website. Seizing the opportunity to make bedtime smarter and safer, Universal Furniture traveled to Alabama for a nursery makeover from its SmartStuff Furniture line, ensuring that Grandma never falls into the crib again.
November 2,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Jeff Scheffer, president and CEO of Universal Furniture, has been elected chairman of the board of the High Point Market Authority.