I know it’s market week, which means you’re shopping for the latest and greatest home furnishings in High Point. But after you find your market winners and head back to your store, what’s the plan to get shoppers in the door? I’ve got an idea, but first, by a quick show of hands, how many of you are familiar with YouTube? Good! And how many of you routinely visit that site? Wow! Only a few hands are up. That could be costing you business. T… (more)

A Single Admission Pass for Market
One thing that clearly would make the High Point market more user-friendly is the adoption of a single admission pass that would allow all attendees access to all showroom buildings. I’ve always been puzzled why the International Home Furnishings Market Authority hasn’t tackled this issue, but after hearing Bruce Miller’s comment about market registration at the Market Authority’s most recent board meeting, I have a better understanding.

Advice to help cottage guests
National Post, Canada -Even the most beat-up fixtures and furniture can be transformed with white paint. Remember to use my favourite white:Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (CC-40) …::

Kathwari teaches class in Leadership 101
Leadership class is now in session. Professor Farooq Kathwari, chairman, CEO and president of Ethan Allen, is at the podium. Listen carefully. (And how can you not be impressed by our professor’s distinctive accent?)But first our teacher has a word of caution for his competitors in the home furnishings industry: Don’t put these principles into action, because they don’t really work. Everyone… (more)

Furniture Customer Review: Don’t buy on amazon - support your local store or Dischord.
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