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From Home Furnishing Business
September 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Retail Closing 
Rothman Furniture & Mattress, a 90-year-old family-owned retailer with six stores in the St. Louis area, will soon be closing its doors for good, according to a story in the Alton (Ill.) Telegraph.
September 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Internet, Market
The High Point Market Authority is once again partnering with James Swan, founder of the popular Million Dollar Decorating podcast, to bring the “Market Buzz” podcast series to next month’s market, which takes place Oct. 14–18.
September 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) has renewed its partnership with Habitat for Humanity by making the largest donation in history to Habitat ReStore locations across North America.
September 20,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Internet
Hayneedle.com, a major online retailer of indoor and outdoor home furnishings and décor, has launched a new iOS mobile app that features visual search capabilities.
September 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Furniture industry veteran John Hoff has been named president of Spectra Home, an upholstery producer best known as a supplier of private label products for major specialty retailers.
September 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, High Point, Industry, Market, Product
Rug and home accents manufacturer Nourison has entered into a partnership with luxury home furnishings designer Christopher Guy to produce a luxurious collection of handmade area rugs that will debut at next month’s High Point Market.
September 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Motion upholstery resource Barcalounger has signed a licensing agreement with outdoor furniture specialist Pacific Casual and will launch the Barcalounger Outdoor Living line at next month’s High Point Market.