By Roseanne Luth
As customers start on their path to purchase journey, large furniture buyers now have more to consider than ever before. In addition to choosing the design, the level of comfort, and the practicality of a piece of furniture, there’s also the question of how customers should make such a substantial purchase for their homes, and what they expect from the experience.
Furniture buying has transitioned from a model of department store clerks and showroom managers boasting the...
The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., reports that it has elected four additional board members to two-year terms, adding greater diversity to its leadership.
The new directors are Lorri Kelley, president of BDI Furniture; Bob Sherman, CEO of Restonic Mattress Company; David Swers, president and COO of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics; and Kim Yost, CEO of Art Van Furniture.
“The Hall of Fame is the only organization that embraces the entire i...
Jordan’s Furniture recently announced that from June 12 through August 13, all Jordan’s Furniture store locations and the Taunton Distribution Center collected new and like-new clothing and shoes in support of Cradles to Crayons’ Ready for School program—which provides local low-income and homeless children with the essential items needed for a successful school year. Thanks to the generosity of customers, the Jordan’s Furniture donation will help more than 6,000 lo...
The High Point Market Authority recently announced its Keynote Series for Fall Market, October 14 – 18, 2017. This educational series will bring three keynote sessions to High Point Market, each featuring industry celebrities who will share their insights and business-building advice. Teaming up with multiple partners for the series, these sessions seek to enhance a buyer’s Market experience with timely, relevant and forward-thinking topics.
Partnering with the American Society of I...
International Market Centers recently announced that several new exhibitors will make their market debut in SALON during October High Point Market.
Located in the Suites at Market Square on the Ground and Mezzanine floors, SALON features design-focused, fashion-forward companies and their latest designs in the furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, home textile and decorative accessories categories. For High Point Market Fall 2017, new exhibitors in SALON include Flitch, Kenneth Cobonpue, Bend G...
Las Vegas Market announced recently that its seventh annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser netted a record-breaking $15,735 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization. Some 500+ supporters attended the annual industry soiree, which featured special guest Donny Osmond, a silent auction of Donny Osmond Home products as well as Las Vegas-themed items and experiences.
“Las Vegas Market is pleased and proud to o...