October 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Bob’s Discount Furniture has announced that Bill Barton has been appointed president and CEO. Barton will succeed Ted English, who has been serving as Interim CEO since June, effective Nov. 3. English will continue in his role as executive chairman and will remain actively involved with the company.
October 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Leather upholstery producer Kuka Home has announced expansion of its product assortment and is now selling through new channels.
October 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced that it has been named the official transportation partner for all Susan G. Komen 3-Day fundraising walks in 2021, marking a significant expansion of XPO's partnership with nonprofit breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen.
October 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Domestic upholstery producer Sam Moore, a division of Hooker Furniture, is entering the occasional table category this week at High Point Market. The Cocktails & More program offers custom finishing, upholstery and nail head trim options on eight upholstered cocktail tables, each of which include cocktail trays and casters.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bennington, Vt.-based Bennington Furniture, comprising six retail locations across Vermont, western Massachusetts, and the southern Adirondack region of upstate New York, has announced the purchase of The Old Brick Furniture Co., a two-store chain based in Albany, N.Y.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
IMC’s Market Snapshot program has recognized Ti Amo Sierra Tee Pee Bed and Trundle by Bivona & Co.; Revive Performance Velvet Sofa by Modway and Great Sea Turtle by Paragon as its People’s Choice winners.
October 14,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bassett Furniture Inds. (NASDAQ: BSET) has added Emma S. Battle to its board of directors, effective Oct. 7.