February 8,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Jim Fee of Stoney Creek Furniture in Stoney Creek, Ontario, has been installed as 2018 president of the Home Furnishings Association.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Acquisition, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Arkansas-based retailer FFO Home, which operates 47 stores in seven states, said it has acquired Louisville, Ky.-based Service Furniture and Bedding, which operates 28 stores under the Furniture Liquidators and Mattresses and More banners.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 8,
        2018   by  Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry  
  
        
    
    
The High Point Market Authority is set to launch two new programs for attendees at the April market, one focused on education and an evening event centered around networking and showroom discovery.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2018   by  Jane Chero in Acquisition, Designer Weekly, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Home remodeling and design platform Houzz has announced the acquisition of IvyMark, a startup that has built a business management tool and engaged community for interior designers and other home design companies.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2018   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry  
  
        
    
    
NY NOW, the Market for Home, LIfestyle + Gift announced the winners of the Best New Product awards Tuesday, choosing one winner from each of the ten sections within the Home, Lifestyle and Handmade Collections currently on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2018   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry  
  
        
    
    
Two years ago manufacturer and wholesale distributor Rugs America unveiled a user-friendly state-of-the-art retail display system offering fixture placements in retail stores across the country. Now, the company has turned that display into a self-serve gallery with “grab and go” convenience.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2018   by  Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market  
  
        
    
    
In an effort to showcase Spring 2018 Market debuts, the High Point Market is hosting a new product Twitter Chat on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6:00 p.m.