April 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events 
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has served four presidents in a variety of senior military and diplomatic posts, will be the keynote speaker at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Celebration on Oct. 15 during the High Point Market.
April 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Sam Malouf, founder and CEO of bedding accessory provider Malouf, has been named a finalist for the 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Utah region.
April 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Organizers of the All-American Furniture Expo said they have received “overwhelming support” from manufacturers and retailers since the event was moved to the York Expo Center in York, Pa., and they’re looking for a record turnout for the Aug. 2-3 event.
April 10,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
The Contemporary Design Group, a retail buying, networking and performance group, is now accepting entries for the 2017 Edward Haimsohn Design Award. Now in its 4th year, the award recognizes manufacturers producing outstanding and original furniture designs.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events
Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, will keynote the American Home Furnishings Alliance's 2017 Regulatory Summit Oct. 25 in Colfax, N.C.
April 5,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, said nominations are officially open for the 29th Annual ARTS Awards, which will be presented in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
March 30,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry, Special Events
A new guidebook on digital marketing that is written exclusively for independent retailers of durable goods made its debut at this week's Mega Group USA national convention in New Orleans.