July 13,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry 
Luxury casual furniture producer Castelle will unveil multiple new aluminum outdoor collections, including hundreds of new product designs, during the casual furnishings Preview Market at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, July 17-19.
July 13,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Illinois-based Aurora celebrated their commitment to American manufacturing with an old-fashioned lawn picnic at the company’s Yorkville manufacturing plant this week complete with hot dogs, bratwurst, apple pie and a raffle for baseball tickets.
July 12,
2018 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry
The furniture and home furnishing sectors are being hit hard over the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs released on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs warns that some higher costs may not be easily passed on to consumers by specialty retailers. In effect, manufacturers could be facing reduced profits if they can’t pass the higher prices on to consumers.
July 12,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
The High Point Market Authority has officially announced that registration for the Fall 2018 High Point Market is now open. Likened to Fashion Week for home furnishings, the Fall High Point Market is slated for Saturday, Oct. 13, through Wednesday, Oct. 17.
July 12,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Delray Beach-based Twin Star Home has announced a new collection called Trompe L’oeil that brings versatility to the Mid-Century Modern style, offering consumers many of the features of custom furniture without the high cost.
July 12,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
American made manufacturer and retailer of custom mattresses, Brooklyn Bedding has announced the addition of its best-selling mattress protection product to BrooklynBedding.com.
July 11,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market and ASD Market Week will continue their Two for Tuesday collaboration during the upcoming Las Vegas Market on Tuesday, July 31. Two for Tuesday provides buyers with free and continuous shuttle service between the two exhibit venues – the Las Vegas Convention Center and World Market Center Las Vegas – as well as free access to both wholesale markets