Armen Living acquires Uwharrie Chair Company
HIGH POINT, N.C. — California-based full-line home furnishings company Armen Living has acquired North Carolina outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company. Uwharrie Chair will operate as …
Author: Jennifer Bringle
Jennifer Bringle is the executive editor of Casual News Now. She has served as editor-in-chief of Casual Living, the leading trade publication covering the outdoor furnishings and accessories industry. She also served as managing editor of Designers Today, a trade publication focused on the interior design community. Prior to that, she served as editor-in-chief of Kids Today magazine, the leading trade publication of the infant and juvenile home furnishings and accessories industry. Jennifer also has been featured on Good Morning America, The Plum and the Associated Press. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.A. in mass communication with a minor in journalism.
New collections, tariff solutions mark fall Interwoven
HIGH POINT — At this week’s Interwoven textile fair, held in High Point by the International Textile Alliance, performance fabric continued to be a draw, …
Moe’s offers designers, retailers preview of its 2026 product, new DTC brand Hetta
The company invited customers to its annual HQ Market in late September, where they got a look at what the full-line resource has in store …
Sunbrella launches collection with Block Shop at High Point Market
HIGH POINT — Sunbrella is launching a new collection in collaboration with textile designer Block Shop this week during High Point Market. The collection includes 12 …
Amazon identifies six trends driving furniture sales
E-commerce giant says the last two years have been “unprecedented” in the home goods category. There’s no denying the pandemic has significantly impacted the buying …
Sustainability, supply chain solutions reign at Showtime
At the ITA Showtime market this week, home textiles producers touted solutions to supply chain woes and fabrics that tap into the trends of sustainability and the desire for natural materials.
Blog: What can your business learn from Bed Bath & Beyond’s stumble?
Last week, I listened in to Bed Bath & Beyond’s second quarter earnings call. During the session, CEO Mark Tritton reported the company had experienced …
How do you turn pandemic demand into long-term business?
Of all the challenges furnishings manufacturers and retailers face right now, a lack of business certainly isn’t one. Many people are barely keeping their heads above water with demand or they’re in a holding pattern waiting on delayed product.
How sustainability can help you sell furniture
Sustainability has long been a buzzword in the home furnishings industry. But while that can mean many things—from using recycled materials to energy-saving practices in …
How do we attract the next generation of furniture workers?
A few weeks ago, I attended the Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers (SPESA) conference, held during TechTextil in Raleigh, North Carolina. During the event, panelists …
