Fall 2022 High Point Market preview
From recliner-mattress combos to desks in comprehensive office programs, exhibitors are pushing out unique products at the Oct. 22-26 High Point Market. Here are a …
Author: Alex Milstein
Alex Milstein is a contributor and social media coordinator for Home News Now and editor in chief of Casual News Now. He previously served as senior editor of both Casual Living and Designers Today. Prior to that, Alex covered technology for Furniture Today, with a focus on augmented reality, e-commerce, and 3D visualization.
Customer service needs to be authentic
My pleasure.” Those are the two words that Chick-Fil-A employees use in place of “you’re welcome,” and though small, they make the fast food chain’s …
Three takeaways on PFAS chemicals from AHFA Regulatory Summit
COLFAX, N.C. — At the recent AHFA Regulatory Summit, an expert at the American Chemical Council, Shawn Swearingen, led a session about PFAS chemical regulations …
Fabric manufacturers move to address PFAS chemical ban
At the July Casual Market, Casual News Now heard from several sources off the record that major retailers are calling on fabric manufacturers to address …
GTRsuite launches Lead Prediction Engine
The last time Home News Now spoke to GTRsuite co-founder Steve Baxter, he talked about Coaster’s Lead Generation Engine, the latest in the company’s product portfolio of furniture industry …
Industry makes last Chicago Casual Market one to remember
The casual industry has always been a unique sector of the greater furniture industry, and that was abundantly clear at this year’s Casual Market. While …
Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market preview
Get a first look at new and trending products manufacturers will highlight at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, July 24-28. Several of these companies and …
Call for summer Las Vegas Market products
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the July Las Vegas Market.
The latest in performance fabrics seen at Interwoven
Casual News Now stopped in at the recent Interwoven fabric market to see what new and trending outdoor designs exhibitors had on display. Bella-Dura’s Harborview …
What do the ICFA’s Apollo awards say about casual retail?
Two weeks ago, the International Casual Furnishings Association( ICFA) announced its 2022 Apollo Award finalists—10 retailers that stand out for their excellence in the sales and …
