Product highlights from April High Point Market
In the week or more that we attend market, much of our time is spent looking at new product that’s also being seen by retailers …
Category: Marketing
Spring Air adds Sound Sleep to licensee roster
Deal was the result of Sound Sleep’s recent merger with Idaho-based Everton Mattress WOBURN, Massachusetts — Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has …
Longtime industry sales rep Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr. dies at age 85
SARASOTA, Fla. — Robert ‘Bob’ Petril Sr., a longtime industry manufacturers’ sales representative, died here on March 30. He was 85. According to his obituary, …
Domestic upholstery resources pivot amid higher China fabric costs
Companies recover pieces, using domestic fabrics while also pulling from inventory to help offset the higher prices of fabrics from Chinese mills facing 145% tariffs …
10 out of 10 with Billy Lindler, president and CEO of USSI
In this latest episode of 10 out of 10, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive with the logistics and warehousing services …
AICO announces annual excellence awards
HIGH POINT — Full-line furnishings resource AICO has announced the recipients of its annual excellence awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the organization. The …
Arteriors hires 2 industry professionals for executive roles
Company names Greg Heller vice president, product and Robin Daniel vice president, marketing DALLAS — Furniture, lighting, accessories and wall décor resource Arteriors has hired …
People seen at April High Point Market
One of the highlights of any market is the people in the industry that you get to see and spend time with during the event, …
Publisher’s note: Buckle up. It’s about to get rough
Early on, this High Point Market seemed surprisingly upbeat. Our market kickoff party was a well-attended success. (Thank you again sponsors.) Conversations in showrooms felt …
Wayfair reports slight increase in Q1 net revenue
Company also further reduces its net loss by more than half BOSTON — Home furnishings retailer Wayfair reported an increase in net revenue, while also …
