Conn’s Opening Pair Of Tampa Stores
Conn’s is entering the Tampa, FL, market with two stores debuting early next month and a distribution center on the way.
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Q&A With IMC’s Robert Maricich On 2021 Markets
As 2021 progresses and the world looks forward to some greater normalcy, the 2021 schedule of International Market Centers trade shows will proceed with the Atlanta Market slated for January 12 to 19; the Las Vegas Market rescheduled to April 11 to 15 and August 22 to 26, and the Spring High Point Market rescheduled to June 5 to 9.
Homeworld Business discussed with IMC CEO Robert Maricich what showgoers might experience as they attend the forthcoming markets.
HPMA Announces 2021 Style Spotters
The High Point Market Authority has announced its 2021 Style Spotters team of trend scouts.
RTA Maker Walker Edison Assembles 2021 Growth Plan
Walker Edison has had a busy 2020, even leaving the COVID-19 pandemic aside, including naming and Joana McKenna, its president, and she told HomeWorld Business that the company has set the stage for bigger, better things in 2021.
Year In Review 2020: Furniture Vendors Pivoted To Meet Strong Market Demand
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the call for home furnishings in 2020 ran so high that keeping up with demand became a challenge for mass-market retailers and vendors, but a consequence was mass trial of products already designed to be functional, stylish and affordable.
Mastercard: Furniture, Appliances Powered 3% Holiday Sales Gain
Big sales increases of home furnishings and appliances led a 3% overall gain this year in holidays sales during an…
NRF: Early Shoppers Skew Holiday Sales But Trends Stay Positive
In a season when holiday shopping began early, November retail sales dipped from the month before but still enjoyed a sixth consecutive year-over-year gain, according to the National Retail Federation.
Wayfair Professional Identifies Design Trends To Watch
As 2021 approaches, Wayfair Professional has made its interior design trend predictions, which expands on style directions that have been evolving in the marketplace.
Kathy Ireland Worldwide Forges Deal With Tuscan Iron
Tuscan Iron Entries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of ornamental iron windows and doors, has entered into a partnership with the Kathy Ireland Worldwide family of brands.
Lamps Plus Introduction Taps Football’s Forrest
Lamps Plus has debuted the first signature lamp from Forrest Lamp, the Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman and company promotional partner.
Walker Edison Hires Four As It Builds Out Business
Ready to assemble furniture supplier Walker Edison recently added four new key hires to it team to help propel the company’s growth.
Ellen DeGeneres, Greentouch Partner On Bath Furnishings
Greentouch Home has formed a partnership with the ED Ellen DeGeneres brand to launch a line of bathroom furnishings.
Bush Business Furniture Launches Site For At-Home Workers
Bestar-Bush’s Bush Business Furniture, the company’s commercial furniture division, is applying its history of home office expertise to help companies and professionals make the transition as more work gets done in private residences.
Walker Edison Builds New Photo Studio
To keep stride with the company’s growth and increase efficiency, Walker Edison has completed a 20,000 square foot photo and video studio in their new corporate headquarters in West Jordan, UT.
New High Point Off-Market Events Debuting
With coronavirus-related shifts prompting buyers and vendors to consider new ways of doing business, opportunities for exhibitors to connect with retail customers via their High Point showrooms have emerged, according to the High Point Market Authority. For about 100 exhibitors, adaptive strategies include finding fresh ways to use their spaces at the venue to connect with buyers during off-market periods.
Bed Bath & Beyond Creates Outdoor Holidays Collection
Bed Bath & Beyond has introduced the Cozy Backyard Holiday collection, a furnishings and housewares array curated to help consumers “enjoy the present” with ideas for creating a winter wonderland at home, the company said.
HPMA Board Adds Three Members
The High Point Market Authority has appointed three new members to its board of directors: Josh Hudson, CEO of Hudson’s Furniture, Randy Tilinski, president of Bungalow Classic, and Jeremy Hoff, president of Hooker Furniture, following a vote of approval at its most recent board meeting on October 21.
Perigold Expands Home Brands Assortment
Perigold, a Wayfair-owned luxury home furnishings and decor digital brand, has introduced 22 additional home brands including DXV, Red from The House of Scalamandré, Mackenzie-Childs, New Moon and Pigeon & Poodle.
Wayfair Renews Homes For Our Troops Partnership
Wayfair has renewed its partnership with Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially-adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
Z-Line Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
On November 5, Z-Line Designs filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.