October 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Consumer spending on housing and home furnishings made up 21.6% of total consumer spending in the first quarter of 2017 – one percent below the total in 2009, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
October 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, dedicated a bronze plaque at Market Square over the weekend to commemorate the organization’s 20th anniversary.
October 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. officially opened its renovated High Point headquarters over the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and wine-tasting event.
October 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Interior designer Katherine Snedeker of Dallas-based The Arrangement has been named winner of the 2017 Sustainable Design Excellence Award, the top honor in the Sustainable Furnishings Council’s annual #GetYourGreenOn competition.
October 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events, Store Openings
As part of its Florida expansion strategy, high-end retailer Robb & Stucky has opened a new showroom in Boca Raton, Fla., its fifth location in the state.
October 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Rug and home décor recourse Surya is hosting a pair of seminars during the High Point Market that will offer Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for market attendees.
October 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Aaron’s Inc. and its Progressive Leasing unit have named the Boys & Girls Clubs of America locations that will receive a makeover during the next 12 months as part of the company’s multiyear partnership with the organization.