November 3,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Planned Furniture Promotions (PFP) welcomed an unprecedented crowd at its ‘Saddle Up’ benefit party at High Point Market, raising $14,000 in donations for City of Hope and hurricane relief efforts. The western-themed gathering, complete with a mechanical bull, brought together the industry’s best in a powerful show of generosity.
November 3,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Smith Leonard released their Furniture Insights for October 2024, post-market in High Point. To read the full report, visit their website.
October 31,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
TD Bank fielded a survey of 139 retailers at the Fall High Point Furniture Market from Oct 26 - 28 to measure trends and sentiment within the home furnishings industry.
October 31,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association has added two membership managers to its staff, one for the West Coast and one for the East Coast.
October 31,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Avocado Green Brands is thrilled to announce that A Little Green, our original podcast dedicated to exploring our relationship with the planet, has been recognized with three prestigious Signal Awards.
October 31,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
For the eighth consecutive year, Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) hosted local students to participate in educational tours in celebration of National Manufacturing Day. Throughout the month of October, Ashley proudly welcomed over 770 K-12 students to tour its facilities in Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
October 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sleep Number Corporation announced today that Shelly Ibach has shared her plans to retire as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, no later than the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Pursuant to its established succession plan, the Board of Directors has engaged an independent executive search firm to help identify Ibach’s CEO successor. To support an effective transition, Ibach will continue to serve as Chair through the conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting and has agreed to serve as a strategic advisor to the new CEO and Board through the end of 2025.