February 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry 
Retailer Z Gallerie said it will build a 225,000 square-foot distribution center and customer service center in Lithia Springs, Ga., to service its stores in the southeastern United States and support future growth.
February 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
International Market Centers, owner of the World Market Center in Las Vegas and several major High Point Market showroom properties, has hired home furnishings industry veteran Janice Lassiter as director of home décor leasing.
February 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Green, Industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is sponsoring a Feb. 16 webinar focusing on the Responsible Down Standard, a voluntary global standard aimed at eliminating live-plucking and force-feeding of animals in the down and feather supply chain.
February 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Economic News, Industry
A slowdown in Gross Domestic Product growth and employment growth has contributed to lackluster furniture sales -- particularly in the third quarter of 2016 -- according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
February 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. will honor Ashley Furniture executive Kerry Lebensburger, Nebraska Furniture Mart CEO Irv Blumkin, and former IHFRA President Mike Root at its annual awards gala during the April High Point Market.
February 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake and Century Furniture have designed a special anniversary edition furniture piece to help celebrate Timberlake’s 80th birthday.
February 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Product, Special Events
Rug and home décor resource Surya received a Visual Design Award for its AmericasMart showroom at last month’s Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market.