Vicky Jarrett

The North Carolina manufacturer of custom home furnishings has added to its leadership team with a new vice president of sales.

HIGH POINT – Because furniture-related incidents are not among the leading causes of childhood injuries in the home, many safety advocates label furniture a “hidden hazard.” It is often innocent and unforeseen actions that can sometimes lead to tragic consequences.

Brick by brick, the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is launching a new campaign to support its Pathways of Honor program.

LENOIR, N.C. — Chief Development Officer Patrick Smith has decided to retire from Bluewater Logistics Group and Gulfstream Shippers Assn.

The manufacturer, importer and distributor of area rugs, broadloom and custom carpets has expanded its leadership team by adding Len Andolino as president.

NEW YORK – Meridian Furniture has expanded its sales force to cover 13 additional states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Taylor King is making a transition in leadership as Del Starnes retires from serving as president, with Nicole Bailey named as his successor.

MILLSBORO, Del. — Bruce Brickman, a mattress manufacturer’s sales representative for more than 50 years, died Aug. 20.

Keynote presenters for the 3-day event include Hilary Farr, celebrity design and "Love It or List It" co-host.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – A new Ashley Furniture HomeStore opened late last month in Paramaribo, Suriname, the first one in that country.