October 24,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry 
The dollar value of business-to-business e-commerce shipments within the furniture manufacturing segment in nearly 51% of the total value of all shipments in that segment, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.
October 24,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
The High Point Market Authority is partnering with organizers of the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) to encourage U.S.-based home furnishings companies to exhibit at CIFF’s show in Shanghai next September.
October 24,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Designer Thom Filicia will launch his “presidential campaign” today with an afternoon parade through a portion of the downtown High Point Market district.
October 24,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. will Kerry Lebensburger, Irv Blumkin, and former IHFRA President Mike Root at its 22nd annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala next April.
October 24,
2016 by Jane Chero in Carpets / Rugs, High Point, Industry, Market, Product, Special Events
Jaipur Living and designer Tara Phillips are hosting a workshop on indigo dyeing techniques today in the Jaipur showroom.
October 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Financial Reports, Furniture Retailing, Industry
La-Z-Boy (LZB) became the latest publicly-traded home furnishings company to report weak retail demand, announcing Thursday that it expects to have a sales decline of 1% to 2.5% in the current fiscal quarter, which ends Oct. 29.
October 21,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Case goods, upholstery and accent furniture resource Four Hands will unveil a new case goods brand, BRL, at the upcoming High Point Market.