An Ashley furniture distribution center in the Spanaway-Frederickson, Wash., area is growing to more than a million square feet upon the completion of a new addition.

Ashley Furniture says it will close its Statesville distribution center, affecting 111 employees, in November. The company plans to increase the workforce at its massive manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment facility in Advance, N.C.

School is back in session across most of the country and over 100 students are heading off to college with a scholarship from Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) and the Wanek family. The company’s scholarship programs, which are awarding over $294,000 this year, support students who are choosing to further their education in a variety of fields.

Ashley Furniture Industries, the largest manufacturer of furniture ranked #1 in the FDMC 300 ranking, opened a new distribution facility in Spanaway, Wash.

In partnership with Greenbriar Children's Center and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, Ashley has donated more than $15,000 in spring-inspired furniture and accessories to two local, Savannah-based emergency shelters that serve both children and their families.

Ashley Furniture, which is ranked #1 in the FDMC300, has acquired the western division assets of Springfield, Missouri-based Wilson Logistics.

Nearly 16,000 children in need will have new, warm and comfortable beds to sleep in this year because of the Ashley’s Hope to Dream program.

The more than 1,700 employees at Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.’s massive production complex in Advance, N.C., now have an on-campus healthcare clinic.

TOLLESON, Ariz. – As part of a $1.5 billion investment plan, Ashley Furniture Industries is expanding its furniture manufacturing operations to Tolleson, Arizona, a city in the greater Phoenix area. The company has leased a 225,000-square-foot facility and manufacturing is expected later this month. The company plans to hire more than 200 workers and has begun the hiring process.

ARCADIA, Wis.— Ashley Furniture Industries earned a distinguished performer award in the Sustainability category from the global firm of Deloitte, which recognized Ashley as a “green” corporation that balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental management.  Ashley also ranked No. 7 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 listing of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue.