Watson’s is at it again. With the recent acquisition of three-store Florida retailer Tampa Bay Spas, the company is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the casual industry. It now has a total of 42 stores, with 26 corporate locations and 16 franchise affiliates across nine states. Over the past five years, Watson’s has been…
While Pantone chose a boring white as its Color of the Year for 2026, walking around High Point Market showrooms this fall you saw a more interesting and outdoor-appropriate hue: green. But rather than the leafy, verdant greens we’ve seen in seasons past, this iteration has a more muted take — think soft sage, subdued…
For at least a decade now, the presence of the casual category has been on the rise at High Point Market. And the most recent iteration of the show, held earlier this month, proved the expansion of outdoor at the traditionally interior furnishings market hasn’t slowed. The High Point Market Authority, which puts on the…
SYRACUSE, Ind. — Polywood launched its new Westgrove Pergola collection, the brand’s first outdoor structure product. The company previewed the pergola at this year’s Casual Market Atlanta. The Westgrove Pergola brings a more intentional sense of structure to the backyard. Designed to complement Polywood’s deep seating and dining collections, it creates a defined place to…
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Outdoor retailer Watson’s has acquired Tampa Bay Spas, with three locations in Tampa, Lakeland and Brandon, Florida. This marks the retailer’s entry into the Tampa Bay market and brings Watson’s total store network to 42 corporate and franchise locations, including seven in Florida after the acquisitions of Sarasota Hot Springs and Recreational…
We all know consumers see their outdoor spaces as fully functional rooms rather than just a patio or porch with a few chairs. And to complete that type of look, accessories play a huge role. Lighting, rugs, decor and more make the room, and buyers at this week’s High Point Market found plenty of new…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The Diversity Advocacy Alliance has formed as an independent nonprofit corporation, marking a new chapter for an organization that began as an initiative supported by the High Point Market Authority. The transition is designed to give DAA greater capacity to build relationships and partnerships, sustain its work throughout the year and…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has made updates to its board of directors. Jeremy Hoff, chief executive officer of Hooker Furnishings, will assume the role of chair of the board. Hoff is currently concluding a three-year term as vice chair. “For more than a century, High Point Market has served as…
MELBOURNE— Australian indoor-outdoor furnishings brand GlobeWest will make its debut in the United States early next year. Founded in Melbourne more than 22 years ago, the brand has grown into a trusted partner to the Australian interiors industry, supporting designers and their projects from concept through to completion. The U.S. launch marks a significant new…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens launched an expanded color matching program with Brown Jordan furniture, bringing 24 exclusive colors to its outdoor kitchen cabinetry. The new colors made their debut this fall at High Point Market. The launch marks a new evolution in the longstanding licensing partnership between Brown Jordan and outdoor…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Bernhardt Furniture and Dux Outdoors both earned Pinnacle Awards for outdoor seating designs, presented during High Point Market. Bernhardt was honored for the Calypso outdoor swivel chair, which features a distinctive frame made of sliced teak pieces assembled in a puzzlelike pattern. The curved design also features a fully upholstered seat…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority and the National Kitchen & Bath Association revealed key findings from their jointly produced 2026 Whole-Home Design Study during HPMA’s fall market Keynote Series event in the High Point Theatre on Oct. 17. The keynote presentation titled “Evolution of the Home: The Consumer Shifts Reshaping Design…
Italian home brands Lodes and Unopiù will make their United States debut next month at BDNY, slated for Nov. 8-9, at the Jacob J. Javits Center in New York City. Lodes specializes in lighting for both indoor and outdoor spaces, while Unopiù makes outdoor furniture and accessories. The brands’ debut at BDNY marks a new…
Artificial intelligence is still in its early days, but savvy companies are quickly leveraging the technology for business, and retail is no exception. FrontlineIQ aims to bring the resource to home furnishings retailers in the form of an AI sales coaching and training platform built for in-person selling. Through AI role-play, product knowledge training and…
LAS VEGAS — Andmore announced that registration is now open for the winter Las Vegas Market, slated for Jan. 24-28, 2027, at World Market Center. Market week will overlap with the College Football Playoff National Championship, which will be held in Las Vegas on Jan. 25. Because of that, Andmore said it has secured ample…
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Mibrasa Home U.S.A. recently launched the Mibrasa Duo live-fire cooking system, which marries a Spanish charcoal oven and a Basque Parrilla grill into one unit. Duo, which is made at Mibrasa’s workshop in Palamós, Spain, is now available for residential outdoor kitchens in North America. The systems are designed for home…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Brown Jordan has joined the National Kitchen & Bath Association, marking a further expansion into the outdoor kitchen marketplace. Along with the membership, the venerable outdoor furniture brand is occupying a new showroom space in the NKBA Design Hub during High Point Market. Brown Jordan will be among a select group…
CLINTON, Conn. — Indoor/outdoor cooktop and electric grill maker Kenyon received an IBEX Innovation Award for its Signature Induction Cooktop line. The honor was presented at the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference on Oct. 6. The Signature Induction Cooktop was selected for design innovation and performance, designed to handle the roughest sea conditions while also…
Outdoor furniture continues to gain traction at the High Point Market as exhibitors unveil chic, luxurious new products to meet the needs of affluent customers. Here are a few outdoor products you can see this week. Experience the new Sien + Co x Sunbrella collection at Brown Jordan, where handcrafted aesthetics, nuanced texture and nature-inspired…
Several years ago, Woodard Furniture made the decision to vacate its High Point Market Square showroom, citing the market’s geographic proximity to its Casual Market Atlanta presence. While that made sense for the brand at the time, Woodard’s team began to realize the value in having a presence in High Point. “High Point has become…
Outdoor furnishings source Telescope Casual will have more upholstery options for buyers at High Point Market. The company has expanded its partnership with Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics, makers of performance leather alternatives suitable for outdoor use. Telescope Casual will now offer customers a cut yardage option, with access to five Ultraleather collections that include more than…
When most people think about companies embracing American manufacturing, challenges like tariffs, shipping delays and global instability come to mind as reasons why. But for Polywood, it’s a different story. Brady Maller, Polywood’s CEO, tells Casual News Now that inventory management is one of the most important pillars of Polywood’s business. “A long time ago,…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — WithIt’s “Future of Home” Fall Education Breakfast, presented by Myriad Software, will examine how digital discovery, online and in-store shopping, personalization, brand engagement and emerging technology are reshaping the consumer journey. WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, will host the breakfast during High Point Market…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Andmore showrooms will open a day early for the fall High Point Market, officially welcoming buyers on Friday, Oct. 16. More than 1,100 permanent showrooms, including temporaries in Interhall, Salon and Suites at Market Square, will now have a six-day buying window. “This leasing activity reflects real conviction from our exhibitor…
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Outdoor kitchen maker Danver has debuted its Ascento collection, designed in collaboration with architect, designer and Danver creative director Daniel Germani. The Ascento features 4-inch radius curved corners, and angled pull-ledge at the top of each door and integrated handles for a clean, streamlined profile and a contemporary aesthetic. Full-height drawer panels…
NEWTON, N.C. — Lane Venture will debut a significantly expanded presence at High Point Market along with parent company Bassett with an additional 44,000 square feet of showroom space. Guests enter on the first floor of the IHFC Main showroom, where a light-filled grand staircase rises to a hospitality area and the new showroom. An…
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Treasure Garden has named Nieman Outdoor Concepts, which is led by Eric and Jonah Nieman, as its independent Sales Representatives of the Year for 2026. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in sales performance, territory development and growth across new customer categories. “The Niemans certainly earned the recognition this year,” said Christy…
Brad Schweig of Sunnyland Outdoor Living has been working to create a group of established, noncompeting independent casual retailers to share ideas, challenges and limited financial information to benefit their businesses. Schweig said he hopes the group can hold its first meeting in February 2027. “I’ve liked the performance group idea for a long time,…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has announced the full lineup for its Center Stage and Market-at-Market shopping experience. Celebrating the official opening day of fall market, Saturday evening’s performances begin at 7 p.m. with Circus EVO, an international circus production company known for its high-flying acts, followed by Rhythm Arcade, an…
Alabama-based outdoor furniture maker Meadowcraft has halted production as of Sept. 30. Parent company Wadley Holdings LLC sent out a notice saying that it “will cease production of its Meadowcraft furniture brand,” and that “the company is seeking strategic alternatives for the brand.” Wadley Holdings, which was a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Sales & Marketing…
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Watson’s is at it again. With the recent acquisition of three-store Florida retailer Tampa Bay Spas, the company is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the casual industry. It now has a total of 42 stores, with 26 corporate locations and 16 franchise affiliates across nine states. Over the past five years, Watson’s has been…
