On the Record with Furniture Today

Two for Tuesday with Coaster’s Janice Yeh and highlights from Vietnam

Furniture Today editors go on the road: Thomas Russell shares his perspective on Vietnam’s growth as a global resource after his recent trip to visit 13 furniture and bedding factories there. Also, Bill McLoughlin stops at Coaster’s California headquarters to chat with Janice Yeh about her path into the furniture business.

Sit ‘n pretty, an inside look at SoCal’s bedding powerhouse

Sit ‘n Sleep’s Larry and Drew Miller and Nelson Bercier sit down Furniture Today Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin to discuss the rapidly changing bedding marketplace and how the company is positioning itself for the next generation of consumers and company management.

A passion for fashion: Inside Michael Amini’s surprising furniture journey

AICO founder Michael Amini has always had a flair for fashion. But his origins in the furniture business might surprise you.

Bedding bombshells and other news from Las Vegas

Furniture Today Bedding Editor Dave Perry joins Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin to discuss some surprising and noteworthy developments from the recent Las Vegas Market. The activity at this summer’s event is likely to ripple throughout the industry for the next year or more. Tune in to find out what happened. 

Alex Shuford describes growing up in this Century

In a wide ranging conversation with Furniture Today’s Bill McLoughlin, Century CEO Alex Shuford reveals why growing up fighting with siblings is good business training, the responsibility that comes with leadership and how he plans to avoid the third-generation curse. 

 

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Viking Rules: a ‘revolutionary’ approach to fabrics and marketing

STI’s Sean and Anderson Gibbons share insights into the family owned-company’s unique approach to business, marketing and why trying to steer next generation away from the business never seems to work.  Sponsored By Storis

Lessons in leadership, turnarounds and scaling a culture

Norwalk President Caroline Hipple shares insights gained from a career building innovative retail organizations, turning around struggling ones and finding a home for a self-confessed fabric geek at Norwalk. If you want to be a better manager and leader, this is a must listen!

 

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Universal’s MacKenzie on the intersection of golf, furniture and the future of marketing

Ever wonder what marketing golf has to do with marketing furniture? Find out when Universal Furniture’s Neil MacKenzie goes On The Record with Furniture Today Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin. Sponsored By Storis

A passion to learn: American Leather’s Veronica Schnitzius on her path to the presidency

Sitting down with Furniture Today Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin, American Leather President Veronica Schnitzius outlines her path from maintenance manager to the president’s office and the fearless passion for learning and hard work that helped get her there. Sponsored by Storis

What’s next for Phillips Collection’s Jason Phillips?

Born into the family furniture business Jason Phillips found his passion on “family vacations” that were actually buying trips. He reflects on growing up in a one-of-a-kind company, carving his own path and what the future holds for the next generation. Sponsored by Storis