July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
A double-digit decline in multi-family housing construction dragged down new home construction numbers in 2016, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Mississippi State University said its Franklin Furniture Institute isn’t being closed after all, but is being reorganized and will continue to contribute research and drive innovation for the state’s furniture industry.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Donny Osmond, the entertainer and former teen heartthrob who has several licensing deals with furniture and home products companies, will serve as a live auctioneer at the 7th annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser benefiting Gift For Life on Monday, July 31 at the Las Vegas Market.
July 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Full-line lifestyle brand Abbyson is hosting a pair of seminars in its showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market aimed at updating retailers and interior designers on the latest trends in home design and technology.
July 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Wall décor manufacturer Classy Art has hired Blake Johnson as its new vice president.
July 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority has announced a new partnership with Fashion Snoops, a global creative agency that helps brands and companies harness future trends.
July 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
MagniStretch, one of the most popular mattresses in the lineup of Italian bedding producer Magniflex, recently received an endorsement by the American Chiropractic Assn., the largest professional organization in the United States representing chiropractors.