Increased interest in better-quality leathers is driving buyers to leather upholstery showrooms at the High Point Market as they seek to improve margins and freshen sales floors. Exhibitors say buyers are looking for products that will ...
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Michael Papadakis HIGH POINT — Michael Papadakis has joined Powell Furniture as vice president of sales for the West region, the company announced. Papadakis has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry and spent the past ...
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Designer and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland, center, visited the Nourison showroom here to celebrate her new partnership with the company and preview a licensed line of rugs. She is welcomed by Julie Rosenblum, Nourison’s executive ...
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Upper-end case goods importer Alden Parkes is bringing out its largest introduction at the High Point Market with nearly 80 new pieces ranging from chairs to mirrors. The company also is in a new showroom in suite 207 of 200 North ...
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Neill Robinson HIGH POINT — Theodore Alexander USA has named Neill Robinson as vice president of sales for North America, a new position for the company. Robinson most recently represented Universal and Craftmaster in the New ...
Retailers, encouraged by the housing market rebound and improving sales trends, are headed to the High Point Market with fairly lengthy shopping lists and an eye on some key categories, color and style trends. For some stores, business ...
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Many showrooms at the High Point Market this week are proving that manufacturers are ready to go where they haven't been in a few years. From a fabric palette that includes everything from vintage-inspired prints and electric hues to new ...
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Amid signs of gradually improving business conditions, motion furniture and recliner resources are launching an aggressive round of product introductions at the High Point Market as they try to reach a broader range of consumers with the ...
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The Design Viewpoint series here this week, hosted by the High Point Market Authority in association with the American Society of Interior Designers and sponsored by Lutron, is free for interior designers and retailers attending market. ...
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Industry veteran Mike Facchini is launching a new solid wood adult and youth bedroom supplier called Michael Ashton Designs. The company says it will focus on solid wood products with high-quality finishes. It is showing at the High Point ...
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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory met with furniture executives on the opening day of market to continue a dialogue that started with what he said was an unintended move to cut the budget for the High Point Market Authority. The governor, ...
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A mix of materials and finishes continues to drive the accent furniture category at the High Point Market. Thus far this week, metals like iron and glass-top tables that make rooms appear bigger have done well. Many suppliers are ...
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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory will meet here Saturday with industry leaders who petitioned his support for continued state funding of the High Point Market. The private meeting will take place from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Green Wing ...
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Nashville-based country singer and songwriter Lacy Green will perform at the Highland House party during the High Point Market Saturday, the company announced. The event is open to marketgoers. The party honors Candice Olson, a furniture ...
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Pasargad is introducing this and other flat weave wool rugs in The Sahara Collection, which will debut at the High Point Market. Retail in a 6 by 9 is about $450. HIGH POINT — Pasargad, known for its high-end new and antique rugs, ...
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