September 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved slightly in August, declined to 119.8 in September, according to The Conference Board.
September 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
The private equity group Blackstone said funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have completed the previously announced acquisition of International Market Centers, the largest showroom owner in High Point and owner of the World Market Center in Las Vegas.
September 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Customer Service, Industry, Internet
E-commerce powerhouse Wayfair (NYSE: W) has launched a live tracking feature that allows consumers to track furniture deliveries in real time through an interactive GPS map.
September 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Custom upholstery specialist Nathan Anthony Furniture has named Randy Gleckman national sales manager.
September 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, High Point, Industry, Market
Ismail Arsian of DeLeo Textiles has been named president of the board of directors of the International Textile Alliance, producer of the twice-yearly Showtime fabric fair.
September 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Talk show host and Food Network star Rachael Ray, who launched a licensed furniture line with Legacy Classic and Craftmaster last year, has been added to the list of celebrity presenters for the upcoming American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame induction celebration.
September 26,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The International Home Furnishings Center, the High Point Market’s largest showroom building, will be home to 19 new exhibitors at next month’s market.