By: Furniture World Magazine  Hooker Furniture Corporation reported first quarter net sales of $85.3 million for the period ended February 28, 2013, a $4.8 million or 6.0% increase compared to net sales of $80.5 million…

Clint Engel -- Other retailers eye properties OMAHA, Neb. -- Rod Kush’s Furniture, a retailer that has competed with Nebraska Furniture Mart for 18 years, is closing. Owner Rod Kush, a former professional football player, will…

-- Furniture Today, Was regional sales manager at Tempur-Pedic JESSUP, Md. — Bedding veteran Alan Hirschhorn has been named senior vice president of sales at Dormia. He will be responsible for expanding national dealer distribution…

Home Accents 25,000 square feet of space dedicated to Italian producers The International Contemporary Furniture Fair will host an Italian contingent during the show set for Saturday, May 20-Tuesday, May 23 at New York City's…

Bensimon has played active role in WHFA since 1992 ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Ronny Bensimon, president of Los Angeles-based Dearden’s furniture stores, has been named the 2013 Western Retailer of the Year by the Western Home…

Furniture Today, Carrara named VP of merchandising SAN FRANCISCO — Furniture and accessories retailer Design Within Reach has added two vice presidents. Michelle Carrara has joined DWR as vice president of merchandising, a position that…

Gary Evans Concentrating more on straightforward look of five years ago HIGH POINT — A return to neutral colors and cleaner, less gussied-up styling greeted stationary upholstery buyers attending last week’s premarket here. Dressy neutrals…

Jeff Linville Contemporary less in evidence HIGH POINT — Case goods manufacturers will go heavy on casual Arts & Crafts and Old World designs at this month’s market. The contemporary and Art Deco styles that…