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April 29, 2010 From News
The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation has named new officers and directors.
Lewis Norman to Retire after 45 Years at Bernhardt
December 2, 2009 From News
Lewis G. Norman will retire his position as vice chairman of Bernhardt Furniture Co. at the end of the year. He will continue as a director, shareholder and consultant to the company.
December 2, 2009 From News
Lewis G. Norman will retire his position as vice chairman of Bernhardt Furniture Co. at the end of the year. He will continue as a director, shareholder and consultant to the company.
ASFD Awards 15 Pinnacles
October 20, 2009 From News
Fifteen companies and designers were honored at Monday night's 14th annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards by the American Society of Furniture Designers.
October 20, 2009 From News
Fifteen companies and designers were honored at Monday night's 14th annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards by the American Society of Furniture Designers.
June 9, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture, Lenoir, N.C., has promoted Beverly Brooks to national sales manager for residential sales. She reports to Alex Bernhardt Jr., president of Bernhardt Residential.
Corporate Reorganization at Bernhardt Furniture
May 28, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture has reorganized its management team and announced several executive promotions.
May 28, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture has reorganized its management team and announced several executive promotions.
May 14, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture has promoted Harland Dick to vice president of leather upholstery.
J. Marshall Debuts Martha Stewart Gallery
May 1, 2009 From News
J. Marshall Design will host an open house today to celebrate the opening of a Martha Stewart Gallery in the designer's Merchandise Mart Design Center showroom in Chicago. The event runs 2-4 p.m. in suite 1600 of the MMDC.
May 1, 2009 From News
J. Marshall Design will host an open house today to celebrate the opening of a Martha Stewart Gallery in the designer's Merchandise Mart Design Center showroom in Chicago. The event runs 2-4 p.m. in suite 1600 of the MMDC.
Bernhardt Set to Shutter Factory in June
April 15, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture plans to close a plant in Shelby, N.C., by June 12. The closure will result in more than 100 job losses unless furniture sales turn around.
April 15, 2009 From News
Bernhardt Furniture plans to close a plant in Shelby, N.C., by June 12. The closure will result in more than 100 job losses unless furniture sales turn around.
“Bernhardt Interiors” Set for October Debut
September 2008 From News
Bernhardt Furniture will introduce Bernhardt Interiors, a new quick-ship upholstery and occasional program with an eclectic designer approach, at next month’s High Point Market, Oct. 20-26. Bernhardt Interiors incorporates largely neo-traditional styling with heavy emphasis on clean-lined upholstery and occasional pieces in a variety of media. The program features 60 fabrics and leathers with no upcharge for any upholstery on any frame. Bernhardt Interiors aims to offer retailers the potential for strong special order business, and quick shipping with a three-week delivery commitment. Bernhardt will host retailers for a launch party in “showroom within the showroom,” IHFC-D600, 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19.
September 2008 From News
Bernhardt Furniture will introduce Bernhardt Interiors, a new quick-ship upholstery and occasional program with an eclectic designer approach, at next month’s High Point Market, Oct. 20-26. Bernhardt Interiors incorporates largely neo-traditional styling with heavy emphasis on clean-lined upholstery and occasional pieces in a variety of media. The program features 60 fabrics and leathers with no upcharge for any upholstery on any frame. Bernhardt Interiors aims to offer retailers the potential for strong special order business, and quick shipping with a three-week delivery commitment. Bernhardt will host retailers for a launch party in “showroom within the showroom,” IHFC-D600, 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19.
High Point Set for Pre-Market
August 2008 From News
Organizers of High Point’s Pre-Market—which is set for Sept. 15 and 16—say the re-energized and repositioned event has added new manufacturers and has been getting positive reviews from retailers. “Economic conditions continue to challenge many in the home furnishings industry,” said Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as spokesman for the event’s organizing manufacturers. “Yet, for a number of leading retailers, participating in Pre-Market is a way to secure distribution of key product lines and shore up vendor relationships. The event also enables buyers to spend more time exploring and focusing on what’s new at Market five weeks later, October
August 2008 From News
Organizers of High Point’s Pre-Market—which is set for Sept. 15 and 16—say the re-energized and repositioned event has added new manufacturers and has been getting positive reviews from retailers. “Economic conditions continue to challenge many in the home furnishings industry,” said Market Authority President and CEO Brian Casey, who serves as spokesman for the event’s organizing manufacturers. “Yet, for a number of leading retailers, participating in Pre-Market is a way to secure distribution of key product lines and shore up vendor relationships. The event also enables buyers to spend more time exploring and focusing on what’s new at Market five weeks later, October
Martha Stewart Picks Fashion Veteran for Merchandising Post
August 2008 From News
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has selected Donna Karan Home CEO Patsy Pollack to serve as executive vice president of merchandising, overseeing home furnishings programs that include Martha Stewart Furniture with Bernhardt, as well as signature products with Macy’s and Kmart. Pollack, who had been Donna Karan Home’s CEO since 1999, reports to Martha Stewart Omnimedia President of Merchandising and Co-CEO Robin Marino. Prior to joining Donna Karan, Pollack launched the Calvin Klein Home program and served as its president. Marino said Pollack “is an enormously talented executive with an extraordinary track record building designer home brands. Her energy, ideas and skill set
August 2008 From News
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has selected Donna Karan Home CEO Patsy Pollack to serve as executive vice president of merchandising, overseeing home furnishings programs that include Martha Stewart Furniture with Bernhardt, as well as signature products with Macy’s and Kmart. Pollack, who had been Donna Karan Home’s CEO since 1999, reports to Martha Stewart Omnimedia President of Merchandising and Co-CEO Robin Marino. Prior to joining Donna Karan, Pollack launched the Calvin Klein Home program and served as its president. Marino said Pollack “is an enormously talented executive with an extraordinary track record building designer home brands. Her energy, ideas and skill set
Martha Stewart Omnimedia Names Co-CEOs
June 2008 From News
Martha Stewart Omnimedia, which manages a home furnishings-focused empire that extends from magazines to furniture, announced Wednesday that Susan Lyne has stepped down from her position as president and CEO. The company now will be run by two Co-CEOs after the promotion of President of Media Wenda Harris Millard and President of Merchandising Robin Marino to fill the position. The duo reports to Chairman Charles Koppelman. In a statement, Lyne said her main goal in taking the position four years ago was to rebuild the company and return it to profitability. “While there is never a perfect time to depart, the company
June 2008 From News
Martha Stewart Omnimedia, which manages a home furnishings-focused empire that extends from magazines to furniture, announced Wednesday that Susan Lyne has stepped down from her position as president and CEO. The company now will be run by two Co-CEOs after the promotion of President of Media Wenda Harris Millard and President of Merchandising Robin Marino to fill the position. The duo reports to Chairman Charles Koppelman. In a statement, Lyne said her main goal in taking the position four years ago was to rebuild the company and return it to profitability. “While there is never a perfect time to depart, the company
April 2008 From News
Donald Belgrad, president of Schnadig Corp., has been elected president of the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. for 2008-2009. Other officers include: Donald C. Marks, first vice president, Badcock Home Furniture & more; Alex Bernhardt Jr., second vice president, Bernhardt Furniture Company; and Donald D. Dreher, secretary-treasurer, DMI Furniture Inc. J. Don Coleman, Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, will serve a one-year term as outgoing president. Directors serving an additional six-year term are Cary Benson, Natuzzi Americas Inc.; Gerry Borregine, Therapedic Inc.; Jeff Cook, Broyhill Furniture Industries; Kevin O’Connor, Samson Marketing; and Caroline Hipple, HB2 Resources. “Based on
Martha Stewart Appearance Set for High Point Market
March 2008 From News
Martha Stewart will speak about home decorating and her design inspirations during an appearance at the High Point Market on Tuesday, April 8, beginning at 7 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. The founder of Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Stewart will be launching a new collection with Bernhardt Furniture, which launched its first Stewart line in 2002. In the event sponsored by the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) in cooperation with the High Point Market Authority, Stewart will take questions from an audience of retailers and designers following an onstage discussion with interior designer Stephen Sills. “I am delighted to be addressing this
March 2008 From News
Martha Stewart will speak about home decorating and her design inspirations during an appearance at the High Point Market on Tuesday, April 8, beginning at 7 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. The founder of Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Stewart will be launching a new collection with Bernhardt Furniture, which launched its first Stewart line in 2002. In the event sponsored by the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) in cooperation with the High Point Market Authority, Stewart will take questions from an audience of retailers and designers following an onstage discussion with interior designer Stephen Sills. “I am delighted to be addressing this
November 2007 From Retail Snapshot
The Maynard family didn’t know how lucky it was when Al Maynard, home from World War II, decided to open up a second-hand furniture shop in little ol’ Belton, S.C. Lt. Maynard, an Atlanta native who had a business degree from the University of North Carolina, was discharged from the Navy and landed in a furniture shop in Rome, Ga. He had but one year of furniture-selling experience under his belt before he went into business for himself. Maynard picked Belton for what seemed a good reason: his wife was from Belton. Maynard’s store, founded in 1947 with some personal savings and relatives’ investments,
