Business
Posted On: 3/30/2020
Nearly all International Casual Furnishings Association members responding to a survey fielded last week are expressing deep concerns about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic will have on their businesses this year.
Business
Posted On: 3/16/2020
Rethink strategies on how to present new product to buyers as in-person markets cancel.
Business
Posted On: 3/11/2020
The company has upgraded its distribution, logistics and inventory systems to grow the business.
Executive Moves
Posted On: 3/4/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Joe Hartsig as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer of BBB, and president of Harmon Stores Inc. ("Harmon"), effective immediately.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/27/2020
The World Floor Covering Association has notified members how requirements to pay sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will significantly impact small businesses' cash flow
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/26/2020
IMC will temporarily close its 17 High Point properties to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The closure, which is in effect through April 16, aims to help slow the spread of Covid-19.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/25/2020
In line with the City of Atlanta Executive Order for residents to stay home and non-essential businesses to temporarily close, International Market Centers has temporarily closed AmericasMart Atlanta, the Atlanta Convention Center and Decorative Arts Center.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/24/2020
India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that it is locking down the nation's 1.3 billion residents in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/25/2020
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/27/2020
The World Floor Covering Association is providing guidance to its flooring retailers on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, offering more clarity on the significance of "shelter-in-place" orders.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/26/2020
DOL hosts a national online dialogue to help employers and workers understand their responsibilities and rights, respectively, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/31/2020
The World Floor Covering Association has advised members on the ramifications of furloughing and then rehiring employees to avoid leave obligations.
Government & Trade
Posted On: 3/27/2020
The World Floor Covering Association is recommending that member flooring retailers and contractors file a claim for business interruption insurance if they have such coverage.
Retail
Posted On: 3/6/2020
The Michigan-based retailer is closing all of its stores and holding liquidation sales.
Retail
Posted On: 3/26/2020
Appetite for area rugs to decrease for the next six months.
Retail
Posted On: 3/20/2020
The home décor superstore provided an update today on its response to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Retail
Posted On: 3/30/2020
The Texas-based At Home is accelerating its omni-channel strategy, offering contactless next-day local delivery.
Retail
Posted On: 3/31/2020
Three retailers have joined Furniture First as the cooperative buying group holds town hall calls to help all members stay connected during COVID-19 closures.
Retail
Posted On: 3/19/2020
HOM Furniture is temporarily closing all of its retail locations in all markets effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic.
Retail
Posted On: 3/20/2020
The parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Sierra is closing stores and online business due to COVID19 crisis.
Social Responsibility
Posted On: 3/8/2020
Recognizing its female artisan weavers, who create most of the company's hand-crafted rugs.
Social Responsibility
Posted On: 3/6/2020
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Previews
Posted On: 3/10/2020
Rolls out nearly 200 new designs and a new license program.
Previews
Posted On: 3/7/2020
Coming off of its two biggest months of 2019, surprisingly in July and August, Feizy is introducing its trend-focused machine-made designs this fall.
Previews
Posted On: 3/3/2020
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with Esteem Media, is pleased to announce the participants and sponsors for the Design Bloggers Tour for Spring Market, April 25-29, 2020.
Previews
Posted On: 3/23/2020
International Textile Alliance revises dates of upcoming spring Showtime market to June 12-16 to coincide with new High Point Market dates.
Previews
Posted On: 3/18/2020
Gets the word out to mass merchants and e-commerce shoppers.
Previews
Posted On: 3/7/2020
Nourison, which moves to the fifth floor of the Textile Building in a 7,000 square foot showroom, anticipates a strong showing at New York market and has the new accent rug and area rug introductions that buyers will be on the hunt
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/3/2020
Rugs America will move into a new showroom at New York City's iconic Textile Building, doubling the capacity of its previous showroom.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/6/2020
The Architectural Digest Design Show, originally scheduled for March 19-22, 2020, has been postponed to June 25-28, 2020.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/13/2020
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/20/2020
After closely monitoring the risk and impact of COVID-19, HD Expo + Conference, which had been scheduled for May 5-7, 2020, at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, has been officially cancelled.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/18/2020
The High Point Market Authority announces new dates for the postponed spring 2020 High Point Market, originally scheduled for April 25-29, 2020.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/12/2020
The Premarket Committee has cancelled next week's Premarket event, scheduled for March 16-17 amid concern and uncertainty created by the Coronavirus.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/18/2020
After closely monitoring the risk and impact of COVID-19, and after also speaking at length with members of the design community, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), which was scheduled for May 17-20, 2020 at the Javits Center, has been officially cancelled.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/17/2020
Due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, theMART, along with key industry stakeholders, have made the decision to postpone NeoCon 2020, originally scheduled for June 8-10, in Chicago.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/11/2020
The New York Home Fashions Market, scheduled for March 23 - 26, 2020 in Manhattan, has been cancelled due to mounting concerns over the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/11/2020
Due to the increased concerns over COVID-19 and the steadily increasing urgency of the emergency, the Pacific Design Center has decided to cancel its March 18-19 WESTWEEK event.
Show News & Business
Posted On: 3/12/2020
The High Point Market Authority has decided to postpone this year's spring market, scheduled for April 25-29, until a later date in early June, should conditions improve.
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