September 15,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Hooker Furnishings will once again make its Designers Theater a must-visit destination during the Fall High Point Market, with a dynamic schedule of events created for today’s interior design professionals. From practical tools and expert insights to fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations, the inspiring series of educational events will take place during Fall High Point Market, Oct. 17-21, in the Designers Theater, located in the Hooker Furnishings Showroom on the third floor of Showplace.
September 15,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Symphony Sleep has expanded its U.S. operations with a new warehouse and distribution facility in Anderson, South Carolina, increasing inventory capacity and creating new efficiencies in serving retail customers.
September 15,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
HW Home, one of Colorado’s most influential and locally owned home furnishings brands, announced the opening of its new 10,000-square-foot flagship showroom at 9th & Colorado (9+CO), the 26-acre urban infill community developed by Continuum Partners with investment partners M Development and Carlton Associates. As a new anchor tenant at 9+CO, HW Home will kick off its grand opening festivities with a variety of events and collaborative partnerships that will not only showcase the store as a new destination within the community but will also serve to highlight the network of locally owned businesses that make 9+CO unique.
September 15,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, revealed the judging panel for the 37th ARTS Awards, taking place Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Hilton Anatole, during the run of Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 6–12) and Lightovation (Jan. 5–9). The ARTS Awards celebrate the top manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives shaping the home industry.
September 15,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Nassimi, a leading manufacturer of sustainably designed upholstery materials, proudly sponsored a Day of Service commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11. Held September 9, 2026, at Battery Park, the event was hosted by One Tree Planted, a leading environmental non-profit and founding member of the 9/11 Day National Commemoration Committee, in partnership with 9/11 Day, AmeriCorps, and The Battery Conservancy. Volunteers and sponsors came together for tree planting and park restoration, observing the anniversary through community renewal.