March 1,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Last year ended on a disappointing note for many furniture manufacturers, as December factory orders fell 9% from December 2016, according to the monthly Furniture Insights survey from the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
March 1,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Stronger-than-expected sales of mattress and upholstery fabrics led to a 12% sales increase at Culp Inc. (NYSE: CULP) in the quarter ended Jan. 28.
March 1,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Morris Furniture has opened its newest store in the Columbus, Ohio market – a two-story structure housing its Morris Home, Ashley HomeStore and Better Sleep Shop formats under one roof.
March 1,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Thirteen new exhibitors are among the 70 manufacturers, suppliers and designers who will showcase their goods in the InterHall temporary exhibit area at the April High Point Market.
February 28,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Interior designer, businesswoman and fashion icon Iris Apfel and online retailer Grandinroad have launched an exclusive, cross-category home collection called Iris Loves Grandinroad, with close to 50 furniture, décor, artwork, tabletop, and entertaining pieces.
February 28,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has just released its Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) report that says business conditions at interior design firms remained soft in January.
February 28,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Iconic island lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama has named Untitled Worldwide as their agency of record. The independent agency founded by CEO MT Carney will serve as Tommy Bahama's integrated agency providing strategy, creative and marketing services.