October 11,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
International designer Joana Aranha, founder of a Lisbon-based architecture and interior design firm, will headline the WithIt educational breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 23.
October 11,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
Retail finance company Versatile Credit said its in-store finance application service is now available in about 60 Furniture First member store fronts.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
Palliser has overhauled its showroom on the fourth floor of the 220 Elm building, and will officially unveil the renovated space at a cocktail party the night before the official opening of the High Point Market.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry
While e-commerce now accounts for nearly 15% of all home furnishings sales, it remains a small part of overall retail sales, according to a report recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Legal
Ashley Furniture told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge last week that shipping line Hanjin, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection, is refusing to release many of its containers, and said it has had to pick up other containers that were delivered to the wrong ports.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Longtime Flexsteel (FLXS) executive Lee David Fautsch, senior vice president of sales for home furnishings, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 31.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
More than 50 new tenants will have temporary showrooms in the Suites at Market Square building at this month’s High Point Market, according to building owner International Market Centers.