NEW HARRIS MARCUS TO EMERGE AT HIGH POINT MARKET.(Harris Marcus Group)

HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, October, 2004 by Meyer, Nancy

Byline: Nancy Meyer

HIGH POINT, N.C.-The Harris Marcus Group, under ownership of the Maxim Group for nearly four months, is undergoing a renaissance that will be apparent at the home furnishings market that opens here this week.

Thanks to a generous infusion of capital, Harris Marcus is ready for market, with a major introduction of fresh, contemporary designs; better marketing materials; improved customer service; and a fully renovated showroom.

"It's a whole new attitude," said Steve Kottler, vice president of merchandising of the Maxim Group. "We've made ...