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Furniture Solutions Network exec, Rex Folkerts, passes away

4 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — Rex Adam Folkerts passed away unexpectedly in a moped accident on June 13. He was 52 years old. Folkerts was born on July 26, 1972, in Milford, Del., to Terry and Janet Folkerts. He started his business in 1999 as Rex’s Furniture Repair and later on changed names of his company to Furniture Network, Furniture Pro Solutions and then Furniture Solutions Network.
Consumer confidence reverses course, sees big drop for June

4 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Amanda Erd

WASHINGTON — After jumping up in May following a five-month decline, consumer confidence has taken a turn once again. According to the latest figures from the Conference Board‘s Consumer Confidence Index, consumers are no longer feeling positive and the short-term outlook is strongly showing signs of recession.
DutchCrafters adds free in-home design consultations

4 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

SARASOTA, Fla./ALPHARETTA, Ga. — DutchCrafters, a retailer of American-made Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, is bringing its personalized design expertise directly to customers’ homes with the launch of in-home interior design consultations.
Gabriella White expands leadership team

4 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

PELHAM, Ala. — Gabriella White, parent company of luxury brands Gabby and Summer Classics, has made five leadership appointments, designed to further strengthen the company’s growth trajectory and commitment to excellence across all channels. Jim Hardy, who has played a pivotal role in Gabriella White’s commercial success, has been promoted to chief sales and marketing officer. He will oversee wholesale, retail, contract sales, marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce.
Longtime manufacturing exec, Christian Plasman, passes away

4 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Christian G. Plasman died on Wednesday, June 18, succumbing to illness after a multi-year struggle. He was 79 years old. Plasman’s career in home and office furniture was long and successful. After graduation from Hope College and five years as a captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, he began his furniture career in product marketing with office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller.
Three H adds former Steelcase exec in VP role

5 days ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

TORONTO — Three H, a supplier of high-quality laminate office furniture, has appointed Laura MacHardy as vice president of sales. MacHardy brings more than a decade of sales leadership experience in the contract furniture industry, where she held progressive leadership roles at Steelcase and later at POI, Canada’s largest Steelcase dealer, as vice president of sales, corporate accounts. In her new role at Three H, MacHardy will build a sales strategy that empowers the independent rep network.
Industry veteran rejoins King Koil as SVP

1 week ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Industry veteran Ron Bruneau has rejoined leading mattress manufacturer King Koil as senior vice president of operations. With more than two decades of experience in the mattress industry, Bruneau previously worked with the company during its move to Arizona. Since then, he has spent four years as chief operating officer of Kickstart Motorsports.
Atlanta, Las Vegas market to host 20 buying groups, trade associations for summer events

1 week ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

ATLANTA / LAS VEGAS — Andmore is welcoming nearly 20 buying groups and trade associations for this summer Atlanta Market (July 15-21) and Las Vegas Market (July 27-31). “Andmore‘s markets offer a dynamic platform for leading industry groups and buying organizations to engage with both members and broader audiences,” said Scott Eckman, president.
ISFD expands Pinnacle Awards with additional Home Office, Occasional categories

1 week ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

HIGH POINT — To better reflect the full range of products in home furnishings, the International Society of Furniture Designers has divided the Home Office and Occasional Storage segments into Broad Appeal and Luxury categories for the 2025 Pinnacle Awards. Winners will be announced during the fall High Point Market at the annual Pinnacle Awards Gala held on Oct. 27. The deadline to enter is July 31.
Lovesac expands chair line with 2 more frame finishes

1 week ago | furnituretoday.com | Vicky Jarrett

STAMFORD, Conn. — The Lovesac Company, a home furnishing and technology brand, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its PillowSac Chair with two new wood frame finishes: brown and black. “At Lovesac, we created the PillowSac Chair to be endlessly adaptable, just like the lives of our customers,” said Lovesac CEO and founder Shawn Nelson.