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Pelican Reef Group opens new High Point showroom, touts tariff-free inventory

4 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

Pelican Reef Group will cut the ribbon on a new showroom during the spring High Point Market. The showroom — located on the sixth floor of the International Home Furnishings Center Hamilton Wing, Suite H-621 — will house a range of outdoor products from Panama Jack Outdoor & Sunroom, Skyline Design and Rainbow Contract Outdoor.
WithIt announces WOW Award winners

4 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

HIGH POINT, N.C. — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, announced the recipients of its 2025 WOW Awards.
Uttermost debuts outdoor collection at High Point Market

4 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

Uttermost is the latest indoor furnishings brand to break into the outdoor space, and they will show a complete collection of casual products at the spring High Point Market. In business on the indoor side for nearly 50 years, the company has thrived on design-driven furniture that constantly changes to keep up with the times. Founded by Bob and Belle Cooper in 1975, Uttermost continues to thrive as a family-owned and -managed company under the leadership of Mac Cooper, president and CEO.
New outdoor products debuting at High Point Market

4 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

Marketgoers attending the spring High Point Market will find a variety of high-design products made for outdoor living. Here’s a sneak preview of the casual products you can expect to see at market this week. Lagoon Furniture’s Magnolia is an inviting modular outdoor seating collection designed to bring comfort and versatility to patios, balconies and poolside settings. It features curved silhouettes, woven textures and cushioned support — ideal for stylish, laid-back lounging.
Trivantage launches marine-focused seminar

5 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Performance fabric and accessories maker Trivantage has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called “Performance on Deck.” The one-day event provides access to exclusive knowledge on best practices from industry experts. Performance on Deck explores the evolving world of marine fabrication with presentations from leading suppliers on emerging trends, product applications and what it takes to run a successful business in today’s landscape.
High Point Market Authority launches Market-at-Market experience

5 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Market Authority is debuting Market-at-Market, the first pop-up of its kind featuring area businesses in the Center Stage area at spring market, April 26-28. A hub for shopping, services and light bites, Market-at-Market serves as a convenience to guests of the trade show, as well as an attraction between showroom visits.
Andy Bernstein to receive WithIt President’s Award

5 days ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

HIGH POINT, N.C. – WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, will present Andy Bernstein, the CEO and founder of FurnitureDealer.net, with the President’s Award on April 25 during the WOW Awards gala. The President’s Award is presented to a WithIt member who has made significant contributions to the building of WithIt and the fulfillment of its mission.
Casual Market Atlanta adds to showroom lineup

1 week ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

ATLANTA — Less than three months away from its July show, Casual Market Atlanta is gearing up with more than 120 permanent and temporary exhibitors, including new and relocated showrooms. In Americasmart Building 1, Woodline Shade will make its Casual Market Atlanta debut with a new showroom on Floor 3, and Les Jardins will relocate to Floor 4.
C.R. Plastics introduces 5 new high-design products to kick off the selling season

1 week ago | casualnewsnow.com | Alex Milstein

C.R. Plastics has been busy cooking up new products that not only stand up to the elements but also have a new and improved look reflecting the company’s shift to high-design products. “We want to support our customer base as best we can to help them sell the brand and make the most of marketing materials and assets,” said Tracey Lavelle, director of marketing for C.R. Plastics. “We also want to continue educating consumers and how they’re different.
Casual retailers react to tariff threat

1 week ago | casualnewsnow.com | Jennifer Bringle

As the uncertainty continues regarding tariffs on import goods enacted by President Donald Trump, casual retailers are mostly stuck in a wait-and-see pattern. “It’s very difficult doing any type of planning or strategizing,” said Brad Schweig, vice president of operations, Sunnyland Outdoor Living in Dallas.