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From Home Furnishing Business
November 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events 
High Point University student Lauren Sanchez, a senior majoring in sales with a concentration in furniture with a visual merchandising minor, has been awarded the Bill and Bonnie Peterson Endowed Scholarship for the second consecutive year.
November 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Social Media, Special Events
Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT), and its Bradington-Young and Sam Moore Furniture brands have announced the winners of the company’s first to-the-trade social media photo contest, which was held during last month’s High Point Market.
November 13,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet, Special Events
Contemporary furniture resource BDI said its website has received a 2017 Gold Award from W3 in the category of visual appeal and experience.
November 9,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Robert Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers, has received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the organization’s highest honor.
November 8,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market, Special Events
Leading e-commerce innovator The Grommet will be honored with the Design Influencer of the Year award at the 2018 Housewares Design Awards during the January Las Vegas Market.
November 8,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
The next edition of the Canadian Furniture Show will take place May 25-27, and once again will be held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside Toronto.
November 7,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Houston-based Classy Art, a resource for wall art and décor, has been named to the Cougar 100, a University of Houston program that recognizes the 100 fastest-growing companies in the world that are led by university alumni.