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High Point x Design Evolves with New Board Members
High Point by Design (HPXD), the organization that promotes and supports High Point as a year-round destination for design and creativity, has appointed three new members to its Board. Dawn Brinson,…
ALA Names Women in Lighting Leadership Award Recipient
The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee announces the 2024 recipient of the Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA) is Maria Mullen, Hubbardton Forge CEO. The award…
The Power of Positioning: 4 Strategies to Implement Now
One of the most common mistakes I encounter in any small business dealing in intellectual property is the lack of knowledge about consistent strategic positioning of how they are showing up to…
GHTA Shares Latest Diversity, Inclusion Initiatives
The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) has announced several new initiatives by its Diversity + Inclusion Committee, established to explicitly affirm and enhance the association’s commitment to…
Gift for Life Welcomes Seven New Board Members
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, has welcomed seven new members to its board of directors: Taylor Brunson of Softies,…
City of Hope Golf Event Gets More Industry Support
In recent weeks, some of the home furnishings industry’s leading organizations, including retailers, manufacturers, and service providers, have joined the distinguished list of supporters for the…
Furniture First Adds New Furniture Retail Members
Just prior to last month’s High Point Market, the Furniture First board of directors approved two new members: Highland Furniture & Mattress and Woodchuck Fine Furniture & Décor. Both…
ANDMORE Announces Leadership Changes
ANDMORE, a home furnishing's omnichannel marketplace for wholesale buyers and sellers, has announced the appointment of Jonathan (“Jon”) Pertchik as Chief Executive Officer, and the promotion of…
WithIt Announces 2024 Brand Conference Details, Direction
WithIt (Women in The Home Furnishings Industry Today) has announced its annual professional conference. The event, titled “Transformative Thinking for Dynamic Leadership,” will feature renowned…
Crystal Vilkaitis Shares 5 Tips to Better Business
In the vibrant world of furniture, lighting and home accessories retail, where each day brings a new challenge and opportunity, my journey has been one of passion, innovation and relentless pursuit…