September 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings 
Online mattress retailer Casper, the largest retailer in the fast-growing bed-in-a-box segment, said it plans to open 15 U.S. retail locations in the next few months.
September 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The 1970s classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad and former American Idol finalist Casey James will be featured entertainers at the “Stars Under the Stars” concert series at the October High Point Market.
September 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Ante4Autism, the annual charity poker tournament held during the winter Las Vegas Market, has changed the date of its 2018 event to Saturday, Jan. 27.
September 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Las Vegas Market will expand and realign some of its temporary exhibit areas for the Winter Market with the opening of its third Pavilion as an exhibit area.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Midwest furniture and mattress retailer Art Van has announced that retail veteran Keri Durkin has joined the company as vice president franchise development, reporting to Steve Glucksman, senior vice president of business development.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
New orders in June rose 6% over June of 2016 and 6% year-to-date according to a report by the Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm.
September 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Earlier this week home furnishings icon IKEA announced its plans to open its largest store in the world in Seoul, South Korea looking beyond threats from Kim Jong Un to destroy its’ southern neighbor.