JuniperMarket now previewing for 30K select buyers
[ad_1] ATLANTA – JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace from International Market Centers (IMC) is launching a phased preview for more than 30,000 select buyers. The marketplace will go live to the gift, home, furniture and apparel industries in early January. “We are putting the final touches on JuniperMarket before our grand opening,” said Bill […]
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Will 2023 be another strong year for the outdoor category?
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — Next week, outdoor showrooms will open for the first time this year at Atlanta Market, paving the way for the Casual Market’s move to A-town in July, and as the casual industry turns its attention to the next buying season, many might be wondering if the pandemic-fueled demand for outdoor living […]
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What’s in store for the furniture industry in 2023? Industry advisor offers 5 key takeaways
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stump & Co., a firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions advisement in the global home furnishings industry, released its year-end review for 2022 with a forecast for what’s in store for the furniture industry. What will companies with sufficient capital and expansion plans look to do in 2023? Here are […]
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ART has evolved — have you? | Sharon Davis
[ad_1] Sharon Davis I find myself proudly sharing the history of ART – The Creative Home Furnishings Network — with new generations of home accessories professionals who have no idea how this dynamic organization has evolved over the years. Not many people know that the idea for what was then called the Accessories Resource Team […]
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Bed Bath & Beyond expresses “substantial doubt” about ability to continue operations
[ad_1] Union, N.J. – Bed Bath & Beyond this morning revealed a number of factors that have led executives to conclude that it may not be able to go on without a pursuing alternate strategies. In a filing with the SEC and a subsequent press release today, Bed Bath & Beyond pointed to recurring losses, […]
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[ad_1] HIGH POINT — Next week, outdoor showrooms will open for the first time this year at Atlanta Market, paving the way for the Casual Market’s move to A-town in July, and as the casual industry turns its attention to the next buying season, many might be wondering if the pandemic-fueled demand for outdoor living […]
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When what’s olde is new again
[ad_1] Olde Good Things carefully removed and hauled truckloads of items from the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, including this Barovier & Toso Art Deco Murano chandelier. When the need for a one-of-a-kind item arises, the retailer Olde Good Things certainly has it. Stained glass from the John F. Kennedy International Airport? Got it. Fixtures and flatware from […]
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Atlanta Expands Resources for Winter Market
[ad_1] ATLANTA – The Atlanta Market is kicking off the new year with 40 showroom updates among its 700-plus gift showrooms at its Winter 2022 edition show running Jan. 11-18, 2022. Together, the eight showroom debuts, 28 expansions and four relocations make up more than 180,000 square feet of refreshed spaces for International Market Centers’ […]
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Furniture orders drop 20% in September
[ad_1] HIGH POINT –– New orders for residential furniture dropped 20% in September 2021 over September 2020, according to Smith Leonard in its latest Furniture Insights survey. But the decline isn’t as alarming as it sounds. “The results of our monthly survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors once again requires explanation,” said the Smith […]
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Lamps Plus makes appearance in South Park special
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Lighting and home furnishings retailer Lamps Plus, which shows up from time to time in pop culture, can claim a fictional, future location in the town of South Park, Colo. Lamps Plus Plus, a futuristic version of Lamps Plus, can be seen in the new “South Park: Post Covid” special, available […]
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