May 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the High Point Market Authority has announced it is expanding the Fall Market dates in an effort to spread out attendance and account for expected reduced capacity requirements for showrooms and buildings. Fall Market will now take place over nine days from October 13 – 21, 2020.
May 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Milwaukee-based mattress retail and manufacturing franchise Verlo Mattress has reopened its corporate-owned stores after closing them two months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 22,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The offices of Home Furnishings Business and its parent company, Impact Consulting Services, will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
May 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Mattress manufacturer King Koil has announced it will defer any payments on all new floor samples and inventory to help its retail partners bounce back from the temporary store closures that have taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced a $10 million plan to donate essential items to those affected by COVID-19. The “Bringing Home Everywhere” program will deliver products that provide home comfort and essential support to communities and those on the frontline of the pandemic across the U.S. and Canada.
May 20,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
As International Market Centers (IMC) enters Phase Two of its Atlanta NEXT initiative, another 12 home décor brands are scheduled to open new showrooms at the Summer 2020 Atlanta Market.
May 20,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Norwalk Furniture has identified four emerging color and textile trends for the summer of 2020. From soft rose and blue colorways that echo a casual vibe to mixed browns that play up spice tones, the four themes have emerged through the company’s industry-leading forecasting process.