On the scene, live: Fire destroys part of American Furniture Mfg. plant
A fire destroyed part of the American Furniture Manufacturing plant here today, heavily damaging the warehouse and shipping areas of the facility.
Tupelo Market opens to ‘cautious optimism’
Cautious optimism marked the opening of the Tupelo Furniture Market here yesterday as many who expected economic conditions to deliver a strong 2017 said it instead turned into a challenge and that little has changed.
Tupelo Market sets 2018 dates
The Tupelo Furniture Market announced its show dates for 2018.
Tupelo opens with light traffic, subdued mood
The Tupelo Furniture Market opened with light traffic and subdued moods here Thursday morning. While some attributed the slow traffic to other industry markets and events taking place near or at the same time as the Tupelo Market, others cited that it is an indication that business is more challenging for smaller, independent retailers who typically attend the regional market.
Tupelo in June gets sunny forecast
There’s optimism among exhibitors and attendees as the Tupelo Furniture Market prepares for its summer show with new dates June 8-11 and strong registration estimates reported by market officials.
Seddon departs Tupelo Market
Kevin Seddon, who served as president of the Tupelo Furniture Market for the past five years, has departed the market. His last day in the post was March 31.
TBG buying group elects officers
TBG—The Buying Giant re-elected Ken Blackmon, owner of El Dorado, Ark.-based Blackmon Furniture, as president for 2017.
Tupelo Market sees upbeat opening day
The Tupelo Furniture Market’s official open today has been upbeat with many exhibitors reported good traffic and business early.