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Hanley Wood acquires Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
Casual Living Staff, May 24, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C. - Media, event, information and strategic marketing company Hanley Wood LLC and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. More -
Seven selected for Celia Moh scholarships
Casual Living Staff, May 24, 2013Seven students have been selected to receive Celia Moh Scholarships, which support students in home furnishings fields, for the 2013-2014 academic year. More -
Summer Las Vegas Market registration now open
Casual Living Staff, May 23, 2013LAS VEGAS - Registration for the upcoming summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, to be held July 29-Aug. 2, is now. More -
Phifer to showcase indoor/outdoor fabrics at Showtime
Casual Living Staff, May 23, 2013
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Fabrics and screen producer Phifer Incorporated will return to the semi-annual fabric market ITMA Showtime, to be held June 2-5 in High Point, with a line of indoor/outdoor, high-performance cushion and sling fabrics and the newest additions to its Designed Fabrics stock line. More
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Deadline for Design Excellence entries approaches
Casual Living Staff, May 21, 2013HIGH POINT, N.C. - Companies interested in entering the 2013 Design Excellence Awards competition for casual furnishings products have until June 21 to submit their entries. More -
High Point buyers win Tiffany bracelets from Capel
Casual Living Staff, May 21, 2013TROY, N.C. - Four buyers won silver Tiffany bracelets with an infinity design from Capel Rugs during the April High Point Market. More -
The Mirage of Dealer Margins
Bruce Bjorkman, May 21, 2013Many of you reading this column recently attended the 2013 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo in Orlando, Fla. Now, you're busy deciding which new lines and products you'll be bringing into your store. More -
Skyline Design Expands Luxury Outdoor Options
Cinde W Ingram, May 21, 2013Skyline design North America will present luxury outdoor furnishings from its licensing partnership with celebrity designer Dann Foley at the Hospitality Design Expo, set for May 15-17. More -
Design Excellence Update
Cinde W Ingram, May 21, 2013Quite a few changes are in store for the 2013 Design Excellence Award competition. More -
International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market announces September show schedule
Casual Living Staff, May 20, 2013CHICAGO - Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) has announced the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, to be held Sept. 17-20, will host several innovative shopping areas this fall. More -
Four students win Groovystuff by Design contest at High Point Market
Casual Living Staff, May 20, 2013
DALLAS - Eco-friendly home furnishings manufacturer Groovystuff announced four students won the Groovystuff by Design: Connecting Education with Industry Challenge at the spring High Point Market, held April 20-25. More
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