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From Home Furnishing Business
October 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Raising over $1.4 Million for Midwest nonprofit organizations, Art Van Furniture has announced the top 10 participating charities of its 11th Annual Art Van Charity Challenge that ran from Sept. 9 – 27.
October 21,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
The steady increase of furniture and home furnishings sales over the last 10 years has been slower to hit employees working in the stores, but in recent years many occupations have finally started to see an upturn in wage growth, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March 2019 release of “Occupational Employment Statistics.”
October 21,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has unveiled the design plans for its new 23,500 sq. ft. permanent home at 311 S. Hamilton Street in High Point. Designed by Freeman Kennett Architects, the new Hall of Fame building is scheduled to open in April 2021.
October 21,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
Chaddock Furniture Workroom, manufacturers of customized furniture, upholstery, cabinets, hardware, and lighting, has announced a selection of new home furnishings from signature designers, Larry Laslo and Mary McDonald, debuting at High Point Market.
October 21,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Wayfair, Inc. (NYSE: W) has unveiled Hykkon, the company’s first flagship brand for Wayfair’s European business and launched across Wayfair.co.uk and Wayfair.de.
October 18,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
International Market Centers (IMC) is set to welcome more than 200 new, expanding and relocating permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits at Fall 2019 High Point Market, running Oct. 19 –23. In connection with this, IMC will host 23 ribbon-cutting ceremonies during Market.
October 18,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Michael Delgatti, a senior executive at Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ: HOFT) since 2009, has announced he will retire in early February 2020.