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Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming October Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, October 25, through Monday, October 28, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in sustainability, business management, finance and personal development. Two accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also among the offerings.
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) and Funk You as this season’s Center Stage headliners for Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27.
“Planning ahead is a great start to optimizing your Market experience,” says Tammy Covington Nagem, HPMA president and CEO. “I always encourage guests to take advantage of our complimentary concierge service so they can secure the best options for accommodations and flights.”
Austin Allen James’ fresh perspective offers innovative ways to create intentional, wellness-focused spaces that resonate on a deeper level. Expand your professional toolkit with insights that merge artistry, poetry, and mindfulness in design.
Rockford Wholesale, a one-stop, to-the-trade resource for retailers and designers encompassing a portfolio of brands with a passion for product design, high value, and affordability, has rebranded as The RW Collective. The new name better reflects the company’s current identity and future aspirations as a collective representing all home furnishings product categories.
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its call for influential interior designers and other industry tastemakers to lead its signature Style Spotters program in 2025, with applications accepted now through July 26.
Lovegrove joins Universal Furniture from Four Hands, where his leadership as president of upholstery grew the category to the largest revenue segment at the company.
Interior designer Antonia Caicedo brings her global perspective to her recently launched “Antonia Collection” – a curated line of case goods, upholstery, and lighting that forges a stylish bond between Art Deco and Mid-Century modern aesthetics. The collection is the result of collaborative partnerships between Caicedo and three respected industry brands: artisan atelier JIMECO, EJ Victor and Fine Art Lamps.
Even experienced interior designers can make mistakes when commissioning custom home furnishings. High Point x Design recently hosted a panel of custom manufacturers who offered ideas for creative collabs that will give your clients something glorious to talk about for years.
The Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA), working in partnership with the High Point Market Authority (HPMA), has opened its 2025-2026 committee member applications to the industry, through June 21.