August 16,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
TrendWatch, the International Market Center’s exclusive trend forecast program, will feature three themes – Animalier, Drenching and Focus – for Fall High Point Market, running Oct. 19 – 23.
August 16,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Family-owned mattress producer Gold Bond has announced its new pair of innerspring mattresses designed exclusively with organic and natural materials to deliver a chemical-free, all-natural sleeping environment. The mattresses feature organic ticking, cotton and wool cushioning and Vytex organic latex.
August 15,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Industry
Rent-to-own major Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of C/C Financial Corp d/b/a Merchants Preferred, a nationwide provider of virtual rent-to-own services. The transaction is expected to accelerate Rent-A-Center’s virtual rent-to-own growth.
August 15,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Contemporary furniture retailer Scandinavian Designs has announced its new Kids + Teen Collection.
August 15,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress producer and retailer Brooklyn Bedding has announced the launch of the EcoSleep Hybrid Mattress, a sustainable and flippable sleep solution, handcrafted in the U.S., with a starting price point of $899.
August 14,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Business of Home (BOH), a leading news publication for the home industry has partnered with the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) to present the first-ever Future of Home conference, Sept 9-10, in New York City.