April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Crypton Companies, major suppliers of performance fabrics under the Crypton and Nanotex brand names, have been acquired by the private equity firm Berkley Capital.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, said nominations are officially open for the 29th Annual ARTS Awards, which will be presented in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Green, Industry
The Market on Green showroom building in downtown High Point will receive the city's "Green Market Award" for its proper handling of trash and recycling during the spring and fall markets in 2016.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics, has redesigned its website to optimize its response for all devices.
April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has named veteran retail and consumer goods executive Alasdair James as its new president and CEO.
April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
More than 20 years after launching one of the most successful licensed collections in the history of the home furnishings industry, Universal Furniture and fashion designer Alexander Julian have reunited for a new 32-piece collection that will be unveiled at this month's High Point Market.
April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Wrapping up a "transitional year" as it propped up its struggling consumer credit business, retailer Conn's Inc. (NASDAQ:CONN) said fourth-quarter revenues fell 5.2% as the company recorded a net loss of $74,000.