Mor Furniture CEO retires; Brand House Collective appoints new CMO l Who’s in the news this week

Mor Furniture announced that CEO Richard “Rick” Haux Jr. has retired from the company after a 44-year career. Under Haux’s leadership, Mor Furniture solidified its position as the largest family-owned and operated furniture retailer on the West Coast, expanding to more than 40 stores across seven states.

Founded in 1977 by Richard Haux Sr., Mor Furniture remained a largely family-led company for nearly five decades. Haux joined the business early in his career and guided it through significant growth and transformation into a multistate operation recognized for its customer-first approach, value-driven model and strong community roots. His leadership earned widespread recognition, including the 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (San Diego region, Family Business category) and a spot in the San Diego Business Journal’s Book of Influential Leaders in 2018.

During his tenure, Haux was instrumental in expanding the company’s retail footprint, notably leading its successful acquisition by supplier, Healthcare Co. Ltd. in 2020. The strategic partnership allowed the company to enhance efficiency, expand product offerings and better serve customers across the West Coast.

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The Brand House Collective, formerly Kirkland‘s Inc., has appointed Lisa Foley as chief marketing officer, reporting to CEO Amy Sullivan.

In this position, which will be a shared one with Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Foley is overseeing omnichannel marketing strategy, customer engagement and brand performance across a portfolio of brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Buybuy Baby, Kirkland’s Home and Overstock.

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Magnussen Home introduced a new leadership team at High Point Market last month. Page Wilson has joined Magnussen as the senior vice president of strategic accounts. Formerly president at Pulaski Furniture, he is the latest addition to Magnussen’s leadership team, joining Fred Schubert, named vice president of product development earlier this month, and Douglas Townsend, named president earlier this year. The new team has been curated to help develop and execute Magnussen’s growth strategy, said Nathan Cressman, CEO.