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Spot rates rise sharply as carriers limit capacity

Blank sailings and seasonal demand contributed to the third straight weekly increase in spot rates. LONDON — Global container spot rates rose sharply again last…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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Armen Living acquires outdoor furniture company

Contemporary home furnishings company Armen Living has acquired family-owned Uwharrie Chair Company, an American made-to-order outdoor furnishings company, for an undisclosed sum. The deal will…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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Schumacher opens showroom and shop in Charleston Design District

The Schumacher showroom in the Charleston Design District (Photo courtesy of Schumacher) Schumacher has opened its first showroom and design shop in the new Charleston…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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Economic outlook for 2026: Weak start, stronger finish

HIGH POINT – The unknowns that overshadowed the economic outlook for 2025 are still in place heading into 2026 and some new ones, such as…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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Exclusive industry salary survey: Job satisfaction remains high within home furnishings industry

HIGH POINT — Despite a more challenging marketplace for furniture manufacturers and retailers, those in the industry expressed greater overall job satisfaction this year while communicating…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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As the year wraps, index shows sentiment rising toward a better 2026

HIGH POINT — There’s a sense of optimism among retailers and manufacturers as 2026 approaches with improved sentiment for some of the key metrics such…

adminDecember 19, 2025

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Paragon at 50: Lendell Glassco on family leadership, adaptation and longevity l Portrait

Fifty years is quite the milestone … and it’s one Paragon celebrated at April’s High Point Market. This family-owned, domestic wall art company is currently…

adminDecember 19, 2025

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Atlanta Market’s 18th Floor Bands Together for 2026 ‘Cherry on Top’ Experience

"Shop the Top" is a new event slated for Jan. 13 at the winter Atlanta Market. (Photo created from promo courtesy of Transpac Brands and…

adminDecember 19, 2025

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President Trump touts tariffs as admin moves to lock in revenues

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pushed his case earlier this week for continued tariffs on imported goods, citing figures showing a sharp reduction in the…

adminDecember 19, 2025