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From Home Furnishing Business
October 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
The High Point Market Authority and the American Society of Interior Designers announced changes to some of the panels and speakers for the Design Viewpoint Series during next week’s High Point Market, including a new speaker for the kickoff session.
October 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Upholstery producer England Furniture, a unit of La-Z-Boy, will combine its Las Vegas Market showroom with La-Z-Boy’s case goods brands and move into an expanded exhibit space in time for the January market.
October 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Ashley Distribution Services, the transportation arm of Ashley Furniture Inds., has been named “Private Fleet Carrier of the Year” by logistics services provider Transplace.
October 6,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry, Internet, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market will present a free webinar for non-profit retailers, “Selling to Millennials,” on Oct. 24, as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resources Professionals (AHVRP), Museum Store Association (MSA) and Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG).
October 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Michele Azar, a nationally recognized e-commerce strategist who played a key role in Best Buy’s corporate turnaround, has joined Art Van Furniture’s leadership team as chief digital officer.
October 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry
Atlanta-based retailer Havertys (NYSE: HVT) will break ground later this month on a 150,000-square-foot expansion of its distribution center in the Dallas suburb of Coppell, Texas.
October 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Internet, Retail Technology
The High Point Market Authority’s award-winning MyMarket app has released an update that includes two new features to further enhance its offerings to High Point Market attendees.