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Home Furnishings Retailers

Home furnishings retailers have a lot to contend with these days — online competition, changing consumer expectations, rising retail rents. In this section, find news, products and trends for home furnishings retailers to see continued success.

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These pendants fit Millennial styles and needs to a tee.

Pendant Perfect

From Instagram and Alexa to sustainability and artisanal anything, Millennials (folks born from about 1980 to 2000) are bewildering at best. Lucky for all of us, the latest pendants are tuned in to…
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3 Common Product Description Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Strong product descriptions on your site can make the difference between an abandoned cart and a final sale. Since online shoppers rely on strong, descriptive content to feel confident in their…
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Widespread adoption of LED bulbs is finally here. (Photo: Philips Lighting)

LED Bulb Domination Is Three Years Away, New Report Finds

Retailers and designers, the LED revolution will be here in three years! According to new data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Energy Star program, LED light bulbs will become…
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Pratt & Lambert Paint's new Color of the Year for 2018 is Heron

High Point Introductions Reflect Pratt & Lambert's 2018 Color of the Year

While buyers filtered in and out of High Point Market, Pratt & Lambert Paints announced its 2018 Color of the Year: Heron. This midnight blue hue mixes well with trends spotted at this fall's…

Bob Timberlake Honored With 2017 Luminary Award

The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) this week announced that acclaimed artist, philanthropist and pioneer of furnishings and home decor licensing and branding Bob Timberlake…
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Follow these tips for beautiful and engaging Instagram feed at High Point Market

How to Be An Instagram Star At High Point Market

Move over, High Point Style Spotters! There's a new Instagram account to follow at this fall's market, and it's yours. Instagram allows your followers to step into this trade-only event and get a…
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Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Badgley Mischka Home Grows International Sales Force

Badgley Mischka Home last week added 28 new sales representatives to cover North American and international sales. Sales representation includes national coverage across the United States, eastern…
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A good social media manager is an investment in your business. Learn what to look for when hiring one. (Photo: Mike MacKenzie via Flickr)

What to Look for in a Social Media Manager

When social media marketing first became popular, many businesses passed their social media accounts to the youngest person on their staff or in their families and said, "Here, you know how to do…
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Mitchell Gold and daycare student at Lulu’s Child Enrichment Center. (Photo: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams)

North Carolina Governor Appoints Mitchell Gold to North Carolina Child Care Commission

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper last week appointed Co-founder and Chairman of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Mitchell Gold, to the North Carolina Child Care Commission. The 17-member commission…
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The Facetted collection, a tribute to contemporary design with modular pieces that can be configured into multiple shapes, is set to debut at High Point Market.

Global Views Announces Acquisition of the Arete Collection

Global Views announced this week that it has acquired the Arete Collection. Founded by Bradley Clifford and George Sellers, the Arete Collection is renowned for magnificently carved and hand-crafted…
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