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From Home Furnishing Business
September 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
Andy Thornton, the design-savvy founder of contemporary furniture powerhouse La Difference in Richmond, Va., will be keynote speaker at this year's Pinnacle Awards Banquet during the High Point Market.
September 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry
Bedding producer Eclipse International and the Eastman House brand have teamed up with its Texas licensee, Houston-based Sleep Designs, to manufacture and donate several truckloads of twin mattresses for use in temporary and long-term shelters housing people displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
September 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Although mobility remains at an all-time low in the United States, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that a significant chunk of movers are from low-income households.
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.