August 21,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events 
APRO, the trade association for the rent-to-own industry, has scheduled its annual Dave Egan Legislative Conference for Feb. 7-9 in Washington, D.C.
August 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Merchandising
Rug and home furnishings resource Safavieh announced it will build a 1.1 million square-foot distribution center near Savannah, Ga., tripling the capacity of its existing facility there.
August 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Sears Canada Executive Chairman Brandon Stranzl will resign his post so he can focus on making a bid to buy the bankrupt retailer, according to a report by CBC News.
August 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Scott Brothers of HGTV fame, and the children of legendary decorator David Hicks will headline the Keynote Series at the October High Point Market.
August 18,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Las Vegas Market announced that its seventh annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser netted a record $15,735 for Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization.
August 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Heritage Home Group is moving showrooms for all its signature brands to Market Square in time for the fall High Point Market.
August 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Store Openings
Swedish retailer Ikea said it will open its 45th U.S. store in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers, Ind., on Oct. 11.