26 Best Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Year
[ad_1] Jacky Parker PhotographyGetty Images With spring right around the corner, it’ll soon be time to prepare your gorgeous garden and flower beds for warmer weather. Clear dead growth, brush back leaves, pull weeds, sow seeds, mulch — with a to-do list this long, why not find a solution that saves time, money and energy […]
Read More
Home stores miss out on impressive holiday season sales growth
[ad_1] Washington – Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday period grew year-over-year for nearly every retail channel – except two. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has just reported that retail sales for the 2-month period climbed 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion. While growth fell short of NRF’s holiday forecast of 6% to 8%, excluding […]
Read More
How to Clean White Vans
[ad_1] There’s nothing like putting on a brand-new pair of white sneakers for a crisp, fresh look. But a quick walk through the park later, you’ll notice scuffs and stains already starting to form on the rubber outsoles and sides of your favorite slip-ons. No matter how careful you are, wearing anything white (think jeans, […]
Read More
Taking trends to the next level: Color is just one tool in the toolbox
[ad_1] ATLANTA — Buyers looking for 2023’s secret sauce of trends left Atlanta Market with a healthy recipe of retail ingredients to include in their product mix. Signature programming including First Look East and Ahead of the Curve, among others, outlined some of the trends expected to influence consumer expenditures in the year ahead. And […]
Read More
How to Wash and Care for Silk Pillowcases
[ad_1] The perks of silk pillowcases are many: They can help reduce wrinkles, split ends and frizzy hair, to name a few. They often come with a high price tag though, so you’ll want to take care of them properly to ensure they will last. Sweat, germs, body oils, hair products and makeup (though you […]
Read More
Who had the best booth in Atlanta? Check out this list of winners
[ad_1] The winter 2023 edition of Atlanta Market has named 16 temporary exhibitors as “Best Booth” winners. “Visual design inspiration is a major draw for Atlanta Market,” noted Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief customer officer. “The Best Booth winners exemplify the new ideas and practices driving innovation in merchandising.” The […]
Read More
How to Clean an Air Fryer in 4 Easy Steps
[ad_1] Your air fryer is probably one of your favorite kitchen appliances, and it comes in so handy to cook foods fast and without excessive oil. Think about crisped-up fish sticks or chicken wings with no added oil, and perfect al dente zucchini noodles, and leftovers reheated to perfection. That said, air fryers need to […]
Read More
Atlanta Market is all in for the outdoor furniture segment
[ad_1] ATLANTA, Ga. — The first Atlanta Market of 2023 saw many permanent outdoor showrooms in AmericasMart open for buyers, and the soft launch set the stage for the debut of the Casual Market in July. “This is our soft opening, and we’re getting all of the kinks worked out,” said John Pinion IV, the […]
Read More
Kaleen introduces Luxe brand collections
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Artisanal area rug and broadloom designer and manufacturer Kaleen is adding seven collections of high-end area rugs and bespoke broadloom styles to its Luxe brand in time for the Las Vegas Market, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, and the International Surfaces Event, Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The new rugs, available to upscale brick-and-mortar retailers […]
Read More
WithIt names officers for 2023 board of directors
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named its 2023 board of directors. Emily Boyst, Hooker Furnishings’ senior director of licensing and special projects, will serve as president. Other officers include vice president/president elect, Tori Evans, SEI Furniture’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, […]
Read More