Ohio décor company plans layoffs of 80 office, distribution center employees
GLENWILLOW, Ohio — Metro Décor LLC, an e-commerce business that designs and produces accent furniture, storage and organization products and home textiles, is laying off 80 employees in its office and...
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Hall of Fame Foundation gets 4 new officers for 2024
HIGH POINT — The board of directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has elected new officers and board members for 2024: Steve Rusing, executive vice president and president of...
View ArticleIFDA accepting applications for 2024 design scholarships
LEWISVILLE, N.C. — The Educational Foundation (EF) of the International Furnishings and Design Assn. is accepting applications until March 31 for nine scholarships. Since the early years of this...
View ArticleGift for Life voted unanimously to make this influential woman its 2024 award...
Just in time for Women’s History Month, Gift for Life announced it will be honoring Dorothy Belshaw of Andmore with Gift for Life’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award. The award will be presented at...
View ArticleHall of Fame to host 5 market events, 8 special exhibits
HIGH POINT – The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is hosting several social and educational events during the upcoming High Point Market. Held in its 311 S. Hamilton St. location, events will...
View ArticleWithIt breakfast agenda turns focus on impact of women in the industry
HIGH POINT — WithIt (Women in The Home Furnishings Industry Today) is featuring a panel discussion focusing on women in business for its bi-annual Education Breakfast during the upcoming High Point...
View ArticleHall of Fame names 5 honorees as Paul Broyhill Future Leaders
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation will recognize five rising young stars with the Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award during a reception and dinner at the April High...
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One is the loneliest number: Sherwin-Williams touts an unpopular shade
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Kingdom Gold SW 6698 is the least popular paint color for Sherwin-Williams – less than 11,000 gallons of it have been made in the last 14 years, compared to the millions of gallons...
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Hall of Fame unveils two permanent exhibits ahead of market
HIGH POINT – The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is debuting two new exhibits during the April 13-17 High Point Market, with both set to become permanent features of their new building at 311 S....
View Article‘Learn to read a spreadsheet’ is the advice from WithIt panel to women in...
HIGH POINT – WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, featured a panel about the impact of women on business during this week’s High Point Market. The...
View ArticleLeadership expert Portia Mount to keynote WithIt annual conference
HIGH POINT — WithIt (Women in The Home Furnishings Industry Today) will hold its annual professional conference, themed “Transformative Thinking for Dynamic Leadership,” with marketing and leadership...
View ArticleStudio M sticking around after being bought by Demdaco
LEAWOOD, Kansas – After news of their impending closure broke in February, the Studio M brand is getting a second life. Demdaco has announced the purchase of the outdoor décor and gift brand, allowing...
View ArticleISFD calls for entries in 2024 Pinnacle Awards
HIGH POINT — Expanding what it calls the “Academy Awards of the design industry, the International Society of Furniture Designers has added a new finishings category to its 2024 Pinnacle Awards. “We...
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Gift for Life’s 7 new board members come from every corner of the industry
Gift for Life, a volunteer-led national charitable organization made up of gift and home industry professionals, has welcomed seven new members to its board of directors: Taylor Brunson of Softies,...
View ArticleHPMA calls for nominees of inaugural DAA awards
HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is calling for nominations for three inaugural diversity awards, open now through June 14. The awards, given in partnership with the Diversity...
View ArticleSpectra Home visitor wins Chair of Hope raffle
HIGH POINT – A winner has been named for a one-of-a-kind Chair of Hope giveaway at the Spectra Home showroom. At the October High Point Market, Spectra Home visitors wrote their special healing...
View ArticleISFD launches corporate partner program with Canadian Wood
HIGH POINT — The International Society of Furniture Designers has launched its corporate partner program, with Canadian Wood as its first partner. “Our corporate partner program recognizes preferred...
View ArticleDespite high interest rates, consumers still willing to spend, NRF said
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the country continues to face high interest rates and small wage gains, the growth of consumer spending is slowing – but consumers are still willing to spend, according to...
View ArticleWithIt announces Hipple, Belshaw as speakers in new-format event
HIGH POINT – WithIt (Women in The Home Furnishings Industry Today) has lined up Caroline Hipple, chief creative officer for Hooker Furnishings, and Dorothy Belshaw, president of Andmore, to round out...
View ArticleHall of Fame names this year’s 5 honorees
HIGH POINT — Five industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 during the High Point Market, joining the current 134 members: Joseph P. Cory Sr., former...
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