Amanda Conger Named Executive Director of Closet Group ACSP

Grand Rapids, MI—The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) named Amanda Conger executive director. Conger, who was appointed executive director of the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) in 2016, continues in that role, bringing deep industry experience and connections to her new role with the closets and home organization group. Both CMA and ACSP are […]

Ashley Hiring 200 as Phoenix Plant Begins Production

Tolleson, AZ—Ashley Furniture Industries is expanding its furniture manufacturing operations to Tolleson, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area. Production is set to begin by the end of the year. The world’s largest furniture manufacturer with over $6 billion in sales has leased a 225,000-sq.-ft. site at 8711 West Jefferson Street in Tolleson, where it will […]

Hooker Sees Red Ink as COVID Closes Its Asian Furniture Makers

Martinsville, VA—Rising sales in its U.S.-made lines couldn’t help Hooker Furnishings avoid a $12.7 million third-quarter loss, as it ended sales of an imported RTA furniture line shut down by its suppliers in Vietnam and Malaysia due to COVID-19. Hooker (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) reported net sales of $133.4 million for its third quarter ended October 31, […]