ICFA announces Casual Market Atlanta dates
As the Casual Market relocates to AmericasMart in Atlanta beginning in 2023, the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) is refreshing and reimagining the 60+-year-old event, …
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Treasure Garden names sales rep of the year
Treasure Garden announces its independent 2022 Sales Representative of the Year, Courtney Randolph, who was also awarded the 2022 Shademaker Retail Sales Representative of the …
CabanaCoast introduces new SOL Rope lines
CabanaCoast launched several new collections for 2023 at Casual Market last month, including Tate, Naya, Bowen and Studio Noir. The Naya collection brings an organic …
Ashley opens 700,000 square-foot distribution center in Spanaway, Washington
Ashley Furniture Industries recently opened a new 700,000-square-foot distribution facility in Spanaway, Washington that it expects to grow to 1.1 million square feet over time. The company celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration last week.
IMC reports summer market attendance up over last year
International Market Centers said attendance at the July 24-28 market at World Market Center was up 8% over summer 2021 “indicating an acceleration in the market’s overall recovery from more than two years of COVID-19-induced disruptions.”
New Storis release focuses on fulfillment experience
The ability to procure home furnishings has been a rollercoaster ride over the past few years. Retailers have done an exceptional job adapting to dynamic …
HPMA opens registration for fall market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has opened online registration for the Fall 2022 High Point Market, which takes place October 22 – 26. Registration is open …
Flexsteel quietly enters outdoor category
For more than 10 years, Flexsteel’s Homestyles brand has offered a wide variety of affordable and ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture delivered directly to consumers. The company …
What does the ICFA say about the Apollo Awards?
ICFA Executive Director Jackie Hirschhaut responds to a recent editorial by Casual News Now.
Ultrafabrics hires new head of residential fabrics
Ultrafabrics has hired Jeff Smith, as Head of Residential, North America. With 25 years of experience in the textile industry that spans the residential, retail, outdoor and casual markets, Ultrafabrics looks forward to integrating his knowledge base into its global strategy.
