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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 8, 2010  


Hooker Furniture Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia
 
000-25349
 
54-0251350
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
440 East Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA
 
24112
 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (276) 632-0459



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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On September 8, 2010, the Company announced that E. Larry Ryder, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, plans to retire effective January 31, 2011. Immediately upon his retirement, the CFO role will be assumed by Paul A. Huckfeldt, currently the Company's Chief Accounting Officer.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    Exhibit 99.1.       Press release dated September 8, 2010


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    Hooker Furniture Corporation
(Registrant)

September 9, 2010
(Date)
  /s/   E. LARRY RYDER
E. Larry Ryder
Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer


  Exhibit Index
  99.1 Press release dated September 8, 2010