October 17,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
City of Hope, a world leader in cancer and diabetes research and treatment, said its International Home Furnishings Industry group will honor Wayfair co-founders Niraj Shah and Steve Conine and Klaussner Home Furnishings President and CEO Bill Wittenberg with the 2017 Spirit of Life Award.
October 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Store Openings
E-commerce powerhouse Overstock.com (OSTK) is opening its new corporate headquarters today in the Salt Lake City suburb Midvale, Utah, featuring a 231,000-square-foot main office building known as Peace Coliseum.
October 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Along with welcoming visitors to a brand-new showroom at the upcoming High Point Market, case goods resource Somerton Dwelling is harnessing the power of virtual reality to further enhance the customer experience.
October 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
Expecting a sellout for the second straight year at its induction ceremonies, the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has issued the final call to purchase tickets for this year’s event, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.
October 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Wright Global Graphics, a marketing services and branding support company, has promoted Garry Jones to vice president of manufacturing.
October 14,
2016 by Jane Chero in Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Rug supplier Rugs America has promoted Jessica Bartels to the new position of vice president of marketing and sales.
October 13,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Retail Technology
A popular High Point Market app that utilizes indoor and outdoor mapping technology to help users to locate showrooms has been upgraded to include five additional showroom buildings at this month’s market.