July 23,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19 and current N.C. restrictions, the board of directors of the American Home Furnishings Alliance Solution Partners division has voted to cancel its 30th Annual Education Golf Tournament, scheduled for Sept. 30 at Lake Hickory Country Club in Hickory, N.C.
July 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has announced that Jack Pestello has been appointed EVP, chief merchandising officer, effective July 27. Pestello succeeds Lisa Bachmann who will be retiring after a transition period. Pestello will report directly to Bruce Thorn, president and CEO.
July 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced longtime independent furniture sales representative Tom Nolan as the creator of the winning design for the 2021 membership pin.
July 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, has announced the summer 2020 issue of Spark magazine.
July 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Registration for the Fall 2020 High Point Market is now open. The Market will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 21. HPMA is also debuting a microsite, www.highpointmarket.org/hpmktsafe, to outline safety measures pertaining to Fall Market in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
July 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Store Openings
Jordan’s Furniture has announced the opening of its seventh store in South Portland, Maine on July 17.
July 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market has announced the webinar dates for its signature FIRST LOOK program. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market.