Outdoor category gives Georgia retailer upper-hand
When you talk to people about starting their own business, many say the first year is the hardest. So what do you do when a deadly pandemic slams the world at the start of your second year?
Author: Alex Milstein
Alex Milstein is a contributor and social media coordinator for Home News Now and editor in chief of Casual News Now. He previously served as senior editor of both Casual Living and Designers Today. Prior to that, Alex covered technology for Furniture Today, with a focus on augmented reality, e-commerce, and 3D visualization.
Industry’s Sexton preps for multi-marathon run across Carolinas for autism awareness
Working with the Champion Autism Network (CAN) on a new fundraising event, industry consultant and former general manager of Intiaro, Richard Sexton, is taking a break from his role in the furniture industry to focus on autism awareness.
Glen Raven warranty update addresses disconnect in casual industry
Glen Raven recently updated its warranty to include replacement labor costs, but as Casual News Now found out when it reached out to retailers about …
Live Furnish launches new website, expands marketing efforts
Live Furnish, a tech platform used for rapid design prototyping and image production, has launched a new website to better offer its services to the home furnishings and home textiles industries.
Call for High Point Market and Premarket products
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the June High Point Market and April Premarket. To submit new or trending products, email Editor Alex …
Wellness takes center stage in interior design
The idea of incorporating wellness aspects into an interior design was popular before COVID-19 hit, but with everyone stuck at home in such close quarters, the pandemic made this even more important.
Top retailers weigh in on High Point Premarket plans
Nearly 300 visitors are expected to descend on High Point in April for premarket, and top retailers are looking forward to seeing new product and talking about supply chain issues in a safe environment.
Sydney Harris finds her place in the family business
The Furnitureland South sales trainer talks about how it felt winning the HFA Emerging Star Award and gives us an inside look at how sales …
Call for High Point Premarket and First Tuesday products
High Point Now and its sister sites, Home News Now and Casual News Now, are accepting product submissions for the April First Tuesday event and High Point Pre-market.
March First Tuesday gains momentum
At the recent First Tuesday event, manufacturers were excited to see key accounts, write business and speak to major retailers about ongoing industry happenings. Many exhibitors agreed that the event is about quality over quantity and that it’s a great supplement to traditional markets.
