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Hooker Furnishings to Exit Georgia Distribution Center
MARTINSVILLE, Va., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) (the “Company” or “HFC”), a global leader in the design, production, and marketing of home furnishings for 101 years, announced its decision to exit its Savannah, Georgia distribution center (“DC”) and consolidate operations in its existing facilities. “Our decision to exit our Savannah, Georgia distribution facility was not taken lightly,” said Jeremy R. Hoff, Hooker’s Chief Executive Officer.
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