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From Home Furnishing Business
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), the trade association devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, will help steer the industry to focus on product safety at a conference in Colfax, N.C., Oct. 2-3. The event will include a retail panel with strong participation by Home Furnishings Association members.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers’ (IMC) TrendWatch program for Fall 2019 will feature over 100 products from 60 exhibitors at Fall High Point Market, Oct. 19- 23, 2019. Fall Market’s three directional trends are; Animalier, Drenching and Focus.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Twin Star Home, a market leader in electric fireplaces, knows consumers care about style. But when they surveyed consumers about their homes and families, it was clear they care more about safety.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Upholstery resource Sam Moore is expanding its Simply Me Loft Living upholstery program at the upcoming High Point Market. Driven by the rise in popularity of individualism in design and a more modern design aesthetic, a new modern track arm style and a luxury cushion option will be available across all items. The company is also adding recliners, loveseats, cuddlers for sectionals and a larger-scale sofa to the assortment.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Ohio-based Urban Barnwood has partnered with high-end designer Chase Ryan on two new collections of authentic barnwood furniture, which will be featured at the Fall 2019 High Point Market in IHFC D1110.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Wisconsin-based Raffel Systems, producer of electronic controls for furniture, cinema seating, bedding, and more has a new logo. The stylized “R” embedded in a circle enhances the company’s familiar typographic logo and is a nod to the switches and buttons that are important components of its many innovative products.
September 27,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
As part of their continuing commitment to help children with life-threatening illnesses, mattress manufacturer MLily USA will host a “Moonshine Mixer” at the Fall High Point Market on Friday Oct. 18 from 5-8 p.m. The event will help raise money for Special Spaces – a non-profit organization built on volunteer support that transforms the bedrooms of terminally ill children. Donations will be accepted during the event set to take place in the MLily showroom, which is located at the Centers of High Point in the Russell Building, space 110.