Furniture management news and awards involving furniture manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, sales representatives and others in the industry
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Bruce Berman leaves CEO post at Harlem Furniture
Clint Engel, November 20, 2009LOMBARD, Ill. — Bruce Berman, whose family founded The RoomPlace, then known as Harlem Furniture, here in 1950, then sold the company to an investor group in 2004, is out as CEO. More -
Protect-A-Bed promotes Alan Eisenberg
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009CHICAGO — Mattress and pillow protection provider Protect-A-Bed has promoted Alan Eisenberg to senior vice president of sales. More -
Shermag appoints Richard Darveau CEO and chairman
Michael Knell, November 20, 2009SHERBROOKE, Quebec — Richard Darveau has been named CEO and chairman of the board of full-line furniture manufacturer and importer Shermag. More -
Longtime fabric executive Leonard Zoref dies at 86
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009LOS ANGELES — Longtime fabric executive Leonard Zoref has died at the age of 86. More -
Theodore Alexander strengthens management team
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named several individuals to various positions in the company in an effort to improve operations ranging from purchasing and sourcing to merchandising. More -
Hassell Franklin wins AHFA Distinguished Service Award
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009
HIGH POINT — Hassell Franklin, leader of Mississippi upholstery producer Franklin Furniture, received the American Home Furnishings Alliance's Distinguished Service Award during the group's 2009 annual meeting earlier this month. More
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John Bray elected 2010 chairman of American Home Furnishings Alliance
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009HIGH POINT — John Bray, CEO of full-line producer Vanguard Furniture, was elected 2010 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance during the organization's annual meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., this month. More -
Hundreds ride to honor Sealy's David Sherman
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009HIGH POINT — More than 600 cyclists gathered here Sunday to ride in honor of David Sherman, the Sealy vice president who died in a hit-and-run accident in October, the Greensboro, N.C., News & Record reported. More -
De Leo Textiles promotes Ismail Arslan to VP
Gary Evans, November 17, 2009HIGH POINT — Ismail Arslan has been promoted to vice president of operations for Turkish fabric source De Leo Textiles. More -
UPDATE: Former Bassett Chairman, CEO Bob Spilman dies at 82
Jay McIntosh, November 17, 2009RICHMOND, Va. — Robert H. "Bob" Spilman, the retired chairman and CEO of Bassett Furniture Inds. and once one of the most powerful figures in the American furniture industry, died here Sunday night. He was 82. More
News from the Web
Longtime fabric executive Leonard Zoref dies
Source: Home Textiles Today
Date: 11-19-2009 09:20:00 GMT7 W New York and IFDA Host Outstanding Designer Day
Source: www.giftshopmag.com
Date: 11-18-2009 16:57:46 GMTFormer Bassett Chairman, CEO Bob Spilman dies at 82
Source: Kids Today
Date: 11-17-2009 08:34:00 GMTHoward named to NTCA board - Breaking News - National Floor Trends
Date: 11-13-2009 17:09:35 GMTTerra President Ken Burrows retires
Source: Casual Living
Date: 11-12-2009 10:01:00 GMT
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