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High Point Market Authority Announces Board Updates
During its board meeting at Fall Market, the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced updates to its board of directors, effective October 18th, 2023.
Christi Barbour, co-founder at Barbour…
Sunset West Names New Vice President of Sales
Sunset West, a division of Hooker Furnishings, has named Charles Emmons to Vice President of Sales. Emmons will lead sales efforts across the United States and will support the ongoing growth of the…
Fairfield Chair Announces Executive Changes
Fairfield, a premier artisan-crafted upholstery and casegoods company, has announced its targeted organizational shifts and strategic leadership roles to enhance customer service capabilities and…
Nourison Home Names New Vice President of Sales
Floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison Home has appointed Michael Pitman as its new VP of Sales. In this pivotal role, Pitman will lead and oversee the company’s dynamic sales team,…
City of Hope, International Home Furnishings Industry Announce 2024 Spirit of Life Honorees
Three leaders from two of the industry’s top furniture manufacturers will be honored with the 2024 Spirit of Life Awards, announced the International Home Furnishings Industry group (IHFI) and City…
Hunter Lighting Introduces Jasmine Roth Collaboration
Hunter Fan Company has launched its first collection designed in collaboration with HGTV host and interior designer Jasmine Roth. Featuring the newest offerings from Hunter Lighting, which now…
Karen McNeill to Receive Leadership Award at 34th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that Karen McNeill will receive a Legendary Leadership Award at the 34th ARTS Awards taking place at the Hilton…
IFDA Names 2023 Luminary Award Recipient
Barbour Spangle Design, the High Point, NC, based full-service interior design studio with business channels in residential, mixed use, showroom and commercial design worlds, has been named as the…
Design Stop: Dann Foley Chases the Passion
When we talk with designers about how they started their businesses, for some it is a mid-career shift to finally doing what they love; for others, it has always been their passion. They were “that…
Hooker Furnishings Appoints Industry Vet to Lead Sales & Merchandising Efforts
Hooker Furnishings has appointed Curtis Bolick to vice president of sales and merchandising. In this new role, Bolick will lead the merchandising efforts for the Bradington-Young brand. In addition,…