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MyPlanet Living Center Showrooms to Open First Locations in Early 2021
MyPlanet, a nonprofit organization focused on housing and medical support for vulnerable populations around the world, has unveiled its plans to open MyPlanet Living Centers (MPLC) around the country…
2020 Retail Imports May Break Record Despite Pandemic
Imports seen during 2020 appear to be headed toward a new record despite the coronavirus pandemic, and remain at high levels as 2021 begins, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…
High Point Market First Tuesday Committee Announces Dates for 2021
The “First Tuesday” Committee at High Point Market has announced the full schedule of dates for 2021. Originally the committee had established dates thru March of this year. Based on the success of…
Progress Lighting's January Debuts Top 300 New Items
In line with Progress Lighting's initiative to design unique, on-trend products suitable for a variety of customer lifestyles, the company will debut more than 300 new fixtures in January 2021. …
Elk Group International Rebrands as Elk Home
ELK Group International (EGI) is now Elk Home, a spokesperson for the company announced this week. The new name, Elk Home, is part of a larger rebranding effort that represents months of strategic…
NRF Urges USTR to Avoid Tariffs Against Vietnam
The National Retail Federation urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to avoid placing tariffs on imports of Vietnamese goods and rely on other remedies and authorities to address…
Moe's Home Collection Announces New Toronto Licensee
Moe’s Home Collection, the North American retailer and wholesaler, best known for its modern and contemporary furniture and home décor, has announced the opening of its newest showroom at 7850 Weston…
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics Executes Multi-Phase Expansion Plan
As part of its ongoing commitment to support its customers and brands, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics announced the latest milestones in a multi-phase global expansion plan.
The first phase, initiated at…
Georg Jensen Closes Madison Avenue Flagship
Coinciding with the end of the iconic Danish lifestyle brand’s lease on its Madison Avenue location, Georg Jensen New York closed December 24, 2020 as they seek out a more ideal home for their…
SOFFA Included in Omnibus Bill
The $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by Congress on Monday, December 21, and signed by President Trump Sunday, included more than 3,000 pages of legislation, including the Safer Occupancy…