Industry News

October 26, 2023

Major hotel chain to locate in High Point’s Congdon Yards district

When the Red Lion Hotel (formerly the downtown Radisson) closed in 2020, it put a hole in downtown hotel accommodations for marketgoers ...

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October 26, 2023

Hekman Furniture marks 100 years of business

High-end case goods manufacturer Hekman Furniture is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

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October 26, 2023

Vanguard goes for glamour and elegance with new collection

Vanguard Furniture unveiled its new Splendor collection at the recent High Point Market, and CEO Andy Bray shares insights on how the company works the tradeshow.

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October 26, 2023

J.B. Hunt awards employees’ families nearly half a million in scholarships

Trucking and supply chain giant J.B. Hunt has awarded $437,000 in scholarships to 100 of its employees’ families.

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October 25, 2023

Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach report strong import gains in September, citing rising consumer confidence

The two biggest West Coast ports saw significant volume and import gains in September.

October 25, 2023

Klaussner liquidation is underway; here’s who’s handling it

SB360 Capital Partners has been selected as the exclusive agent for the disposition of Klaussner's inventory.

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October 24, 2023

5 takeaways from my trip to furniture market last week | Bobby Dalheim

Here are five takeaways and trends I noticed at last week's High Point Market.

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October 24, 2023

Housing starts gain unexpectedly, despite high interest rates

Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging above 7%, single-family starts posted a gain in September.