April 20,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    
FurnitureDealer.Net, a provider of websites and omnichannel marketing services for independent home furnishings retailers, has promoted company veterans Kayla Wallace, Alex Kirsch and Emily Severson as part of a succession plan approved by the company’s founders and senior leadership team.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Case goods resource Stanley Furniture (NASDAQ: STLY)said first-quarter sales slipped 4.2%, but the company slashed its net loss to $416,000 or 3 cents per share.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Furniture First has promoted Andrew Kauffman to CEO, following last week’s resignation of Dino Cifelli, who had been CEO of the buying group for less than a year.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events  
  
        
    
    
Solid wood bedroom and dining room producer Cresent Fine Furniture is launching its first custom dining program at this week’s High Point Market, promising 30-day shipping for custom orders from its Tennessee factory.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Greensboro, N.C.- based designer Catina Roscoe has been named president of the American Society of Furniture Designers.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings  
  
        
    
    
Whole-home furniture manufacturer Caracole said it will open a year-round showroom at Atlanta’s AmericasMart on June 15.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        April 19,
        2017   by  Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events  
  
        
    
    
Human Touch, a resource for massage chairs, zero-gravity recliners and other wellness products, has been honored with five 2017 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX).