By: Furniture World Magazine\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n
WithIt, the organization dedicated to the support and development of female professionals in the home industries, and AspenHome, a Furniture Values International company, will host this season\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trend forecast at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC. WithIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Competitive Intelligence event takes place Saturday, April 29th, 6:00- 8:00 p.m., in the AspenHome showroom, IHFC, Main wing, 13th floor. The event is open to all market attendees and includes refreshments.<\/p>\n
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\nA panel discussion entitled, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Macro & Micro Trends of the Market: Understanding the difference and what it means to your business,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d will be moderated by Jena Hall, vice president, marketing, AspenHome. Panels members include: Ellen Gefen, Gefen Productions (trade and media); Christy Johnson, Maitland Smith (manufacturing); Claire Goldhagen, Robb & Stucky (retail); Betty Lyn Eller, Country Living magazine (shelter publications); and Britt Albright, Henredon Furniture (manufacturing).
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\nFrom unique perspectives, panel members will begin with a recap of market and business trends, small and large, and how these impact the home furnishings industry. An open discussion with audience participants will follow.
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\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not enough to look at finished product trends,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Jena Hall, moderator for the event. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We need to understand the underlying reason behind the trend. Upholstery designs may be influenced by the price of foam and new styles of architecture, for example.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
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\nFounded in 1997, WithIt provides educational and mentoring programs to benefit hundreds of participants and corporate sponsors annually. Held during the furniture markets, Competitive Intelligence was initiated by WithIt as a way to uncover trends, share at-market findings and provide networking opportunities,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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