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Ethan Allen CEO Receives Ascend A-List Award
During a virtual gala held on May 28 by Ascend, North America’s largest Pan-Asian organization for business professionals, Ethan Allen President, Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari received a 2020…
Randy Fiser to Step Down as ASID President
Randy Fiser, President of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) will be stepping down from his position at ASID and joining the American Geophysical Union (AGU) as CEO and Executive…
H Contract Taps Mark Craven for New Executive Position in Sales, Merchandising
As part of its strategy to accelerate sales growth, senior living furniture specialist H Contract has reorganized its sales management, marketing and product development operations and tapped…
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Names 2020 Inductees
Five industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 17 during the High Point Market. Joining the current 120 members of the Hall of Fame are Irv…
Clark Linstone Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Lamps Plus
Lamps Plus this week announced the promotion of Clark Linstone to Chief Operating Officer. Linstone, who this month marked his 30-year employment anniversary with Lamps Plus, was most recently Chief…
Hubbardton Forge Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Luxury lighting company, Hubbardton Forge, today announced recent senior leadership changes.
Bubba Sandford stepped into the CEO role on April 1, previously held by Ray Langton who retired in…
Sagebrook Home Names Serena Martin Marketing Director
Sagebrook Home announces the naming of Serena Martin as Marketing Director. Reporting to Sagebrook Home founders and CEOs Jason and Justin Kachan, Martin’s role will encompass sales and marketing,…
Larry Smith, Village Green Home and Garden Owner, Dies at 80
Laurence P. Smith (Larry), founder and owner of Village Green Home and Garden, died Sunday evening, April 12, in the home of his daughter in Mequon, WI, after a long battle with cancer.
Larry was…
Laurie Rudd Tapped to Judge Dream Room Design Competition
Laurie Rudd, freelance outdoor living writer and owner of Laurie Rudd Public Relations and Marketing, was once again selected by the Decorating Den franchise organization as a judge for its 2020…
Eclipse Names Mark Dentale Director of Licensing
Eclipse International has named bedding and home furnishings industry veteran Mark Dentale as Director of Licensing. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Dentale leads the company’s…