Furniture

NC Furniture Shines At High Point Market

Leoneda Inge — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:02:36 +0000

Twice a year, in April and October, High Point becomes the center of the furniture and home furnishings world. This week, Stanley Furniture is getting a lot of attention, showing off its new space. Stanley recently moved to High Point from Virginia. It’s just one sign of growth in the furniture industry in North Carolina after years of decline.

High Point Market Gets Underway

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:45:00 +0000

The High Point Market kicks off Saturday. It’s the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. Dignitaries and celebrities will make the rounds. U.S. Senator Kay Hagan and Governor Pat McCrory will "do market" this spring. McCrory will meet with more than 40 furniture industry leaders who recently sent him a letter in support of funding for the High Point Market Authority. A budget proposal released earlier this month showed significant cuts to the market authority.

Tom Conley, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority, says he’s glad the governor reversed course.

Younger's Furniture Shines At High Point Market

Leoneda Inge — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Tens of thousands of furniture retailers, buyers and journalists from more than 100 countries are in High Point this week for the bi-annual High Point Market. Those in the furniture industry say business is up this year across the country. That is good news for a state like North Carolina that has been tied to the industry for generations. Changing Economy Reporter Leoneda Inge visited a showroom in High Point that’s getting a lot of attention this year.

Linwood Furniture Files For Chapter 11

Jessica Jones — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Another North Carolina furniture maker is facing financial trouble. Jessica Jones reports Linwood furniture of Davidson County has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A Celebration of Furniture & Music

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

More than 200 furniture companies in North Carolina have closed over the past decade. This weekend in High Point – there is a festival to celebrate the region’s unique history.

The High Point Theatre is hosting the first annual – “Carolina Crossroads – A Celebration of Music and Furniture.” Tonight the theatre will show the film – “With These Hands.” It captures the last days of the Hooker Furniture Plant in Martinsville, Virginia.