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From Home Furnishing Business
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
The traditional highlight of the annual imm cologne show is always the “Das Haus” installation – a special program which invites a young designer or architect to develop a “domestic space” that explores the possibilities of interior design in a completely uninhibited way.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Partnering with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the High Point Market Authority prepares to address the unique needs of the growing Baby Boomer demographic at a special market kick-off event, set for Sat., Oct. 22.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Carpets / Rugs, Designer Weekly, Industry, Product
Capel Rugs is introducing three new collections to its licensed Biltmore® rug program during the High Point Market with Biltmore ticket giveaways, a wine-and-cheesecake party, special discounts and a variety of market amenities in its showroom at Market Square, Space 112.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Financial Reports, Industry
Shares of Rent-A-Center (RCII) tumbled nearly 30% Tuesday after the rent-to-own powerhouse said it expects to report a 12% decline in same-store sales in its core RTO business for the third quarter.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Ashley Furniture dedicated a new technology center in its hometown of Arcadia, Wis., this week, completing the first phase of renovations to a former community hospital and chapel.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Full-line importer Abbyson Living has opened a company-exclusive upholstery factory in Shanghai that encompasses more than 3 million square feet and includes 20 assembly lines.
October 12,
2016 by Jane Chero in Financial Reports, Industry
Canadian online furniture retailer Cymax has cut numerous jobs in recent months following an auditor’s report that questioned the company’s “ability to continue as a going concern,” Bloomberg News reported.