Home Trends & Design Hires New Director of Business Development

dfalvey — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:23:36 +0000

Home Trends & Design Hires New Director of Business Development dfalvey Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:23

Home Trends & Design (HTD), a leader in sustainable and artisanal furniture, is excited to announce the appointment of Frank Richardson as Director of Business Development. In this new position with the company, Frank will oversee the company’s business development initiatives while providing territory management oversight, ensuring the continued growth of HTD in new and existing markets.

Richardson brings more than 32 years of experience in the furniture industry, having held senior leadership positions at Hooker Furnishings, most recently, as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Northeast and Midwest at Coast to Coast Imports, where he was responsible for managing many top 100 retailers and expanding sales into alternate channels of distribution.

“We are thrilled to have Frank join our team,” said Hank Cravey, CEO of Home Trends & Design. “His background in developing key accounts and managing territory growth aligns perfectly with our goals for expanding the HTD brand. Frank’s deep understanding of the industry and his commitment to building strong partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to bring our sustainable, handcrafted furniture to new markets.”

Richardson’s career includes key roles such as President of HF Custom, where he led domestic operations, as well as various sales management positions at Hooker Furnishings, where he managed relationships with strategic accounts. His expertise in sales development, strategic account management, and territory oversight makes him an ideal fit for leading HTD’s expansion efforts.

“I’m honored to join the Home Trends & Design team, a company that shares my dedication to quality craftsmanship and sustainability,” said Richardson. “I look forward to leveraging my many years of industry experience to help HTD grow its presence across both established and new markets.”

Home Trends & Design is renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and partnerships with global artisans. With Richardson’s proven leadership and industry expertise, HTD is poised to continue its growth while staying true to its core values of quality and sustainability.

Sam Moore to Enter Five New Product Categories at October High Point Market

kcaron — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:07:13 +0000

Sam Moore to Enter Five New Product Categories at October High Point Market kcaron Mon, 09/10/2018 - 12:07

Strengthening its existing product lines and entering into five new product categories, leading custom upholstery producer Sam Moore is unveiling more than 40 products at the October High Point Market.

The launch includes the company’s first upholstered beds, slipcovered sofas, upholstered console tables as well as eight new seating pieces with exposed wood frames that showcase Sam Moore’s premium hand-finishing capabilities.

Two upholstered bed styles, featuring popular horizontal and vertical channel designs, are customizable in an assortment of fabrics designated for the program as well as a variety of finish and nail head offerings. Beds are available in 52-, 54-, 62- and a new 72-inch height, designed to accommodate taller ceilings and add drama to a room.

The slipcovered category debut features two seating groups – the Dani, which features track arms and exposed legs and the Tallula, which has a classic slipcovered arm and skirt to the floor style. The Audrey wing chair and the Emerson slipcovered swivel chair round out the assortment.

“We’re venturing into some new categories, which will allow us to become a more important resource to our dealers by offering them a broader product lineup,” said Frank Richardson, President of Sam Moore. “It also gives us more opportunities to feature our exposed wood finishing capabilities and truly spotlight what Sam Moore does best – great design, intricate, multi-step hand finishes and on-trend fabric offerings.”

Other new categories for Sam Moore are the addition of power mechanisms to selected press-back recliners, and the company’s first fully upholstered console tables that are customizable in a variety of performance fabrics. Available in two different lengths, the multifunctional consoles work well in living spaces with ottomans bunched underneath for additional seating and can also serve double duty as writing desks.

In addition, the company is adding twin sleepers with upgraded gel foam mattresses to two new chair-and-a-half styles – the Resa with updated traditional styling and the more modern casual-styled Ridley.

“We’re seeing a resurgence of interest in the chair-and-a-half concept, and the addition of a sleeper allows us to address vacation homes and other markets that we are not in today,” said Richardson.

The popular exposed wood frame lineup is being expanded with five new chairs, a new sofa and recliner and a motion chaise. One of the new chairs, Arrow, features an exposed wood arm with a customizable sling-style fabric wrap, and another, Jordy, also features the sling concept and is available in five colors.

“The sling concept has broad appeal – from interior designers to traditional retailers to larger national accounts,” said Richardson. “It’s a very fashion-forward look that adds excitement to any retail floor.”

Other High Point introductions include two recliners, four swivel chairs, a power chaise and the Maisie rocking chair with cottage farmhouse styling that is suitable for any room in the home, including nurseries.