March 1,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
The International Casual Furnishings Assn. has entered into a strategic alliance with Nationwide Marketing Group in a move intended to provide an extensive program of significant new benefits for ICFA’s retail members.
February 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Case goods and upholstery resource Fine Furniture Design, whose products are made at a company-owned factory in Shanghai, is taking the unusual step of having two of its new collections ready to ship immediately following the April High Point Market.
February 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Financial Reports, Industry
Struggling retailer HHGregg said the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading of its stock at the close of business Monday, and it expects the stock to be de-listed.
February 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council, an advocate for the responsible sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of residential furnishings, has added three people to its board of directors.
February 28,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Registration is officially open for the 2017 Canadian Furniture Show, which will take place May 26-28 at The International Centre, in Mississauga, Ontario.
February 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
Despite strong existing home sales, housing starts grew at a very sluggish pace in the third quarter of last year, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
February 27,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
The National Retail Federation has called on the U.S. Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Assn. to work together to avoid a one-day shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast ports that reportedly has been threatened by the union.