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From Home Furnishing Business
September 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Global home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel has announced its plans to develop a new 736,000 square foot regional warehouse and distribution center in Newton, N.C. with The Keith Corporation, investing $38.5 million and creating 150 new jobs.
September 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, has partnered with The Renewal Workshop, a provider of circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, to unveil Pottery Barn Renewed.
September 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Industry, Obituaries
Mohamed Farid Khamis, founder of Oriental Weavers, passed away on Sept. 19 in Atlanta, Georgia, due to complications from a long-term illness.
September 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced that its exclusive TrendWatch program will highlight 120+ products from more than 70 exhibitors through a series of half-hour CEU-accredited webinars and a free digital “flip book” in advance of the upcoming High Point Market, running Oct. 13 – Oct. 21. IMC’s three directional trends for Fall Market are TOUCH POINTS, POD and PROLOGUE.
September 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Storis has announced a record ERP conversion in 87 days for retailer Factory Direct Enterprises (FDE).
September 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer King Koil has announced a partnership with Jerome’s Furniture, securing placement of its Smartlife Mattress by King Koil and its Handcrafted and Bespoke collections.
September 18,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market
High Point Market Authority officials, building owners, and exhibitors are busily preparing for the upcoming Fall Market, scheduled for October 13-21, as consumer demand for home furnishings continues to increase.