April 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
Leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison has launched a limited edition rug collection with fine artist Lida Sherafatmand. The four hand-made area rugs are created from sections of Lida’s detailed original paintings, with actual flowers being the main physical subject in her painting. The four designs are titled “New Altitudes, Opening Door to Blessings”, “Surrogating Raindrops”, Pulses of Love/Internal World of Goodness”, and “When Miracles Happen”.
April 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Store Openings
Buzz is building for the Summer 2017 debut of The Showroom @Furniture Row. Promising a fine furniture shopping and luxury design experience, the 170,000 square foot Denver-based complex will prominently showcase thirty individual galleries with curated collections by Baker, Marge Carson, Christopher Guy, Hancock & Moore, and Bernhardt, to name a few.
April 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Bedroom, Designer Weekly, Product
Contemporary furniture manufacturer, Johnston Casuals gave out doggie bandanas during the 2016 Fall High Point Market and they were an immediate hit. Customers, reps and designers from across the U.S. sent in pictures of their pups dressed in Johnston Casuals wear.
April 19,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Economic News, Industry
Upholstery producer Norwalk Furniture is hosting a competitive intelligence/trends forecast called “Color as Counter-trend” on Monday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., in the Norwalk Showroom, IHFC M108. The event is presented by WithIt.
April 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Case goods resource Stanley Furniture (NASDAQ: STLY)said first-quarter sales slipped 4.2%, but the company slashed its net loss to $416,000 or 3 cents per share.
April 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Furniture First has promoted Andrew Kauffman to CEO, following last week’s resignation of Dino Cifelli, who had been CEO of the buying group for less than a year.
April 19,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Solid wood bedroom and dining room producer Cresent Fine Furniture is launching its first custom dining program at this week’s High Point Market, promising 30-day shipping for custom orders from its Tennessee factory.