More pointers for independent reps who want to make the transition from good to great
Last week, I wrote a column that talked about the changing role of the independent sales rep and offered some tips that I thought would …
Category: People
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation names Patrick Chapin CEO
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Patrick Chapin as chief executive officer, a role previously held by Karen …
New members join High Point Market Authority board of directors Jan. 1, 2023
HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces updates to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2023. Six incoming board members will serve a two-year …
Milliken & Company names Eric Delaby senior sales associate for bedding segment
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Textile manufacturer Milliken & Company has hired industry veteran Eric Delaby as senior sales associate for the bedding market. With more than …
Hooker Furnishings partners with Baer’s, Matter Brothers to donate more than 1,200 beds to victims of Hurricane Ian
MARTINSVILLE, VA, November 2022 – Hooker Furnishings has teamed up with Florida-based retailers Baer’s Furniture and Matter Brothers Furniture to donate more than 1,200 beds …
Tom Conley reflects on his 11 years as head of High Point Market Authority
In a candid interview with Home News Now, the exec discusses the shortcomings, challenges and opportunities of the industry’s single largest event HIGH POINT — …
ADL to honor three home furnishings industry execs
New York, NY, October 31, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) will honor three home furnishings industry executives for their individual contributions to their respective …
People and places at October Market
HIGH POINT — At Market, Home News Now captured some of the social scene that epitomizes the people- and relationship-focused nature of the industry. From …
Preliminary figures show Market attendance up 8.7% from last October
International attendance also reported up more than 45% from last fall HIGH POINT – Market attendance as of Tuesday was up 8.7% compared to last …
Washington’s great ‘undoings’
An update on legal maneuverings that could impact home furnishings From visions of the utopian omniverse of the past few columns, we turn to the …
