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News that covers the home furnishings market industry.

Hidden at High Point Market

Maybe April 14-18 will be your first ever trip to High Point Market. Maybe you’ve been so many times you’ve lost count. But whether you’re a newbie or seasoned pro, you’ll want in on these insider…
High Point Market book planner with Make It Happen post-it note
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4 Tasks to Accomplish Before You Arrive at the Spring High Point Market

Anyone who's ever been to High Point Market knows that the best intentions often fall through. You may have plans to visit 10 showrooms, but in reality, you can really only make it to four of them.…

Idea Board: Winter Market Trend Report

Stayin’ Alive With the 70’s as inspo, Mid-Century Modern goes a few steps further intro retro territory.    In Howard Elliott’s Amber glass candle holder, the Dark Walnut-stained base gives us…
Oliver Gal In the Clouds painting
In the Clouds acrylic painting from Oliver Gal

NY NOW Preview

This winter’s show is set for Feb. 4-7 at the Javits Center in New York City. Here’s a look at what’s in store.    With deeply veined overlapping leaves, the Garden Cabbage decorative silver bowl…
Tempaper Kimono wallpaper
The Kimono wallpaper from Tempaper channels a vintage chinoiserie look.

It’s Classic

At a time when contemporary furniture, edgy LED fixtures and minimalistic, modern style has permeated mainstream home decor, there is a still a yearning for traditional design. In fact, all signs…

Gift for Life Raises $225,000 at Annual Party

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that its 26th annual Party for Life raised more than $225,000 for AIDS treatment and prevention. The annual event…

Messe Frankfurt Adds Thailand Lighting Fair, Thailand Building Fair to Light + Building Brand

Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd has acquired Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair to expand the worldwide portfolio of its Light + Building brand of trade fairs. Powered by…
Richard Alan Passport Program January 2018 Lightovation
The Passport book given to RA&A retail accounts to be stamped after each tour through an RA&A vendor showroom.

Richard Alan & Assoc. Debuts Passport Program

In an effort to revitalize the buying experience at market, sales rep Richard Alan of Richard Alan & Assoc. (RA&A) launched the RA&A Passport program at January’s Lightovation. With help…

High Point Market Announces 'The Point,' 'Third Night' for Spring Market

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is making preparations to launch two new programs at the upcoming Spring Market, set for April 14-18. With one event focused on education and Market resources…
Pretty Rugged faux fur weather resistant boat blanket
Winner of the Home Furnishings + Textile category, plus the "Best in Market" Award winner: the Pretty Rugged blanket.

NY NOW "Best New Product Award" Winners Announced

Winners of the “Best New Product” Awards were announced at NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Nicole Davis was a judge for the Home Furnishings +…
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