September 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry 
Leather upholstery major Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) said second-quarter sales rose 7.3%, but the Italian company’s net loss widened to 4 million euros, or about $4.83 million.
September 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, High Point, Industry, Market
Case goods manufacturer and importer Legends Furniture has hired veteran furniture designer Stephanie Lena as director of merchandising and product development, and will unveil three collections designed by her at next month’s High Point Market.
September 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market
The five-story Showplace showroom building will have five new tenants for next month’s High Point Market, and three existing exhibitors are putting the finishing touches on expanded showrooms.
September 25,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Advertising, Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Online retailer Hayneedle.com is partnering with This Old House for the third annual Idea House, which this year is a 3,200 square-foot coastal residence being built by Sweenor Builders and designed by interior designer Denise Enright.
September 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Upholstery producer Man Wah has expanded its Furniture Plaza showroom in High Point, boosting its size to nearly 60,000 square feet as the company prepares for the U.S. launch of Fleming, a contemporary lifestyle brand Man Wah acquired earlier this year.
September 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Lexington Home Brands has teamed with high-profile designer Barclay Butera for the launch of its newest lifestyle brand at next month’s High Point Market.
September 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Case goods producer International Furniture Direct is moving to a new, larger showroom in time for next month’s High Point Market.