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Luxury upholstery steals the show at October High Point Market

Having just completed the High Point October market, it was clearly evident to me that the upper-end vendors are gearing up for what I think, …

A visit with Jonathan Charles founder and president Jonathan Sowter

For the past two decades that he has led Vietnam-based manufacturer Jonathan Charles, Jonathan Sowter has built a business that has become a leader in …

CIN Week 6 offers perspective on demand for design services

Nearly half of consumers say they would like design help for the whole home, particularly if money was not an object HIGH POINT — Perhaps …

Musings on High Point Market: Fewer buyers, earlier starts and shorter trips

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Blink and you’ll miss it.” For me, that truly summed up the recent High Point furniture market and here’s why. …

John-Richard achieves its vision for 5-year growth plan

Initiatives include a new plant in Vietnam, an expanded plant in India and a major new headquarters and distribution center that opened last fall in …

McKinsey report identifies 9 emerging consumer trends worth watching

Everyone knows how hard it can be to hit a moving target. But considering that today’s consumers no longer fit into traditional buckets, that’s exactly …

Franchise Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

With court approval, retailer American Freight is expected to shut down immediately, while other brands including Buddy’s Home Furnishings will continue operations as part of …

August residential furniture orders, shipments fall from August 2023

However, orders and shipments rose from July driven partly by the July 4th holiday HIGH POINT — Both orders and shipments of residential furniture were …