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Smith is Hickory House pres

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, April 24, 2005

High Point — Longtime industry executive Jay Smith has joined upholstery producer Hickory House Furniture as president.

He succeeds Hickory House owner Archie Eckard, who is now CEO.

Smith, who most recently was vice president of sales and merchandising at Wesley Hall and earlier was with La-Z-Boy, Hickorycraft and Simmons, has been in the industry for 27 years. His expertise includes product design and development, merchandising, sales strategy and product presentation.

Hickory, N.C.-based Hickory House said Smith will help the company continue its efforts to expand consumer market share and increase dealer participation in its sales efforts.

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