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HIGH POINT, N.C. — Whole home source Adriana Hoyos Furnishings will host an educational panel during fall High Point Market, titled “Living in Fashion: Where Couture Meets Curated Interiors.” The session will be held 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 in the Adriana Hoyos showroom. The panel features design professionals Adriana Hoyos, Stephanie Larsen, Isabel Ladd, Don…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The WithIt Scholarship Foundation has awarded 17 students with a total of $31,500 in academic funding. The winners were honored at the recent WithIt Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, and also received student WithIt memberships. Scholarship honorees, their majors and institutions include: Olga Abadi Nakach, furniture design, Savannah College of Art…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority and Esteem Media have selected the participants for the fall market Design Influencers Tour. Six design professionals and enthusiasts from across the nation will scour market showrooms for furniture, decor, and kitchen and bath products. The Design Influencers Tour team includes Cyndy Cantley of Cantley and…

In the outdoor furniture industry, safety is just as important to consumers as comfort or style. However, recent regulatory actions have put a spotlight on common design flaws in traditional patio loungers that can present potential hazards and operational risks for retailers and homeowners. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a major recall of 70,000 chaise…

ALBION, Ind. — Three Birds Casual has launched the new Atelier modular dining collection, engineered to provide greater flexibility in creating tables suited to a range of spaces and styles. Rather than offering a single predetermined table design, Atelier separates the table into two elements: surface and foundation. Ceramic surfaces can be paired with compatible…

Yes, but who and how varies. This week, an email from the insights team at TD Cowen landed in my inbox with a subject line that stopped me in my tracks: “U.S. Consumer: The Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated.” While I love a good Mark Twain quote (er, misquote), I couldn’t help wondering…

DALLAS — Several casual furnishings brands are among the finalists selected for the ARTS Awards, presented in partnership with the Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network. Finalists in the outdoor living category include Azzurro Living, Summer Classics/Gabriella White, Kingsley Bate, Lloyd Flanders, Tuuci and OW Lee. They were chosen by a…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Indoor/outdoor lighting source Regina Andrew will once again host its Fireside Chat Series during the fall High Point Market. The series will feature sessions on design, business growth and creativity. “Our Fireside Chat Series has quickly become one of the most meaningful parts of the Regina Andrew experience at High Point…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Textile Alliance has opened registration for the fall Interwoven Textile Fair, slated for Nov. 17-19 in High Point. Attendees will have three days to explore new product introductions, meet directly with suppliers, identify emerging color and design directions, and build relationships. Registration is complimentary for qualified buyers. “There is…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Society of Furniture Designers has named Michael and Hanna Manes, co-executive directors of Cohab.Space in High Point, as keynote speakers for the 30th annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony. The event will be held Oct. 19 during the fall High Point Market. The Manes will share their perspectives on creativity, craftsmanship…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Universal Furniture has announced its educational programming for the fall High Point Market, with sessions that reflect the rapidly evolving business of design. The lineup brings together industry leaders to share perspectives, challenge conventional thinking and equip designers with ideas they can put into practice long after market concludes. The lineup…

Trivantage has long been known as a source of performance fabrics for the marine and awning industries. But like its sister brand, Sunbrella, Trivantage also has a furniture business, and the company is making a major expansion into that marketplace with the Sunbrella Fusion collection, which was introduced this week. Exclusively distributed by Trivantage, the…

Casual News Now is currently accepting new and highlighted product submissions for our fall Casual Market Atlanta preview. Submissions should include product images along with a description and showroom information. Images and info should be submitted to Alex Milstein at alex@homenewsnow.com. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 4. Selected products will be included in Casual…

On Jan. 1, Eric Parsons moved from his role as president of Jensen Outdoor to chairman, and industry veteran Bryan Echols has held the president’s position for nearly nine months. Under his leadership, the company continues to thrive, as Echols said it’s on its way to double-digit growth again this year.  As president, Echols has…

Each year, Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes receives millions of pounds of donations. Many of those items will be resold in the organization’s stores in Canada, but for the items that cannot be sold, the nonprofit wanted to find a way to ensure those items don’t end up in landfills or incinerators. “We’ve always been focused…

DETROIT — Indoor and outdoor lighting specialist Regina Andrew Detroit has grown its ambassador program with the addition of two longtime partners — Raleigh, North Carolina-based designer Caroline Stevenson and Austin, Texas-based designer Christina Cruz. Ambassadors function as an extension of the Regina Andrew brand, creating a shared platform of storytelling, inspiration and growth. Stevenson is…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tempo Leisure has promoted Tyler Mims to vice president of specialty brands, a newly created role. In the new position, Mims will lead the company’s Tempo Patio and Velarium brands. Mims will oversee strategic direction, product development and marketing across the retail and commercial channels for both brands. Mims joined Tempo in…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association has announced the category finalists for the 2026 Design Excellence Awards. The selected products and companies are as follows: Chaise Lounge: Barlow Tyrie – Harmony Club Chaise Complementary Casual Products – Accents: Tuuci – Pouffe Collection Complementary Casual Products – Furnishings: Summer Classics – Ridge Coffee Table Dining/Bar Chair – Summer Classics – Aspen…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority announced the second keynote series event for the fall High Point Market, “Best in Design: Live at High Point Market.” Presented in partnership with Loloi, the interactive event will feature four designers competing for a $10,000 grand prize. Design celebrities Jeremiah Brent, Amber Lewis and Jean…

Sunbrella and United Fabrics have introduced a new collection in their ongoing collaboration, dubbed Farmer’s Market. The line is now available to designers and the trade. Inspired by the color, texture and charm of a summer farmers market, the collection features four patterns — Grove, Market Stripe, Summer Plaid and Kudos — blending classic stripes,…

Larry Wu, CEO of the global online B2B supply chain solutions provider Gigacloud Technology, is a fountain of knowledge on omnichannel retail. Despite the growing importance of omnichannel in a retailer’s strategy, every retailer is at a different stage. Some have already invested heavily in inventory or warehouse space while others are newer to the…

National retail sales climbed again for the 10th consecutive month in July, according to the National Retail Federation, but furniture was among four categories that saw month-over-month sales declines. According to this week’s data from the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, total retail sales — excluding automobile and gasoline — rose 0.32% seasonally adjusted month over month…

LAS VEGAS — Andmore reported a preliminary increase of 7% year-over-year for buying accounts across all categories at the recent summer edition of the Las Vegas Market. The market credited an expanded lineup of new and renewed showrooms, as well as the new First Finds temporary exhibitors area, in part for the gains. Las Vegas…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority announced that multiplatinum recording artist Andy Grammer will headline this fall’s Center Stage concert on Oct. 18. Grammer has had multiple hits over the years, including five-time platinum single “Honey, I’m Good”; the two-time platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Don’t Give Up…

Bye-bye, boring umbrellas! At the recent Casual Market Atlanta, both furnishings makers and shade specialists offered a range of sun-blocking solutions that bring a healthy dose of style and functionality to any outdoor space. One of the biggest trends in shade over the past couple of seasons has been vintage-inspired, embellished umbrellas. That trend solidified…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — WithIt will once again offer a virtual streaming ticket option for their annual professional conference, slated for Aug. 13-14.  “WithIt’s mission to provide educational opportunities to women in the home furnishings industry is able to reach a broader audience through virtual programs,” said Amy Van Dorp,  executive director of WithIt. “We…

Some of the most successful companies are the quiet ones that work diligently, focus on their people and create meaningful value for their retail partners. Three Birds Casual has always been a company that exemplifies this, and it continues to move up in the world.  Recently, the company opened a new cushion facility right next…

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Sunbrella, a longtime sponsor of the Wyndham Championship, is partnering with PGA golfer Ben Kohles for the 2026 tournament, taking place Aug. 6-9 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Raised in Cary, North Carolina, Ben Kohles has built an accomplished professional golf career marked by consistency, resilience and success on…

ATLANTA — Casual Market Atlanta demonstrated the continued value of a dedicated outdoor furnishings marketplace, drawing strong attendance and buying organizations to AmericasMart Atlanta July 21-23, according to its sponsors, Andmore and the International Casual Furnishings Association. The standalone Summer Casual Market brought together qualified buyers and leading outdoor living suppliers for three days of…

DALLAS — Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the committee and nominating panel for the 37th ARTS Awards, the international awards program dedicated to the home industry. Winners will be celebrated at the ARTS Awards gala on Jan. 8, 2027, during the run of Total Home & Gift Market (Jan.…