March 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
In light of many retailers having to temporarily close doors, the Home Furnishings Association is urging its members to reach out to their U.S. senators and representatives to include furniture stores in the list of industries advocating for assistance.
March 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
In line with the forced closure of Nevada casinos and non-essential businesses, International Market Centers (IMC) will close the World Market Center Las Vegas and Las Vegas Design Center to the public as of Wednesday, March 18. The 30-day closure, ordered by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, aims to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
March 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Furniture First Buying Group has cancelled its May Symposium, scheduled for May 11 – 13.
March 19,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Minneapolis-based HOM Furniture is temporarily closing all of its retail locations in all markets effective Thursday, March 19 at the close of business.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The High Point Market Authority has announced its new dates for the postponed Spring 2020 High Point Market. Originally scheduled for April 25-29, the postponement was announced last week in light of NC Governor Cooper’s advisement to cancel all events that draw an attendance of 100 or more people due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has announced it will temporarily close its retail locations beginning March 19 until April 2 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The warehouse and distribution operations will also be suspended for two weeks, with teams receiving products from vendors and making home deliveries thru March 21.
March 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
RH (NYSE: RH) has announced temporary closure of its galleries, restaurants and outlets in North America.