March 26,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Furniture Retailing, Industry 
Michigan-based Art Van Furniture has signed a franchise agreement with the owners of Schneider's Appliance to open a store in Owosso, Mich.
March 26,
2014 by in High Point, Market
Bob Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers, pulled no punches at a presentation this week in which he offered his view of challenges facing the High Point Market.
March 26,
2014 by in Business Strategy, Industry, RTA
Sauder Woodworking Co. and home furnishings retailer Ikea have signed an additional five-year supplier agreement.
March 25,
2014 by in Bedding, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Kurt Ling, founder and now former president of mattress supplier Pure LatexBliss, has left the company.
March 25,
2014 by in High Point, Market, Product, Upholstery
Old Hickory Furniture Co. has partnered with Barney Bellinger, an artist and furniture designer, for a licensed collection of furniture. The collection will debut at next month's High Point Market.
March 25,
2014 by in Furniture Retailing, Industry, Special Events
Art Van Furniture is hosting a casting call with Nigel Barker, style icon and television host of "The Face", in the retailer's supermodel search contest.
March 25,
2014 by in Industry, Special Events
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association will honor long-time member and former IHFRA President Richard Gillispie with the Rudy Steltemeir Award.