December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Veteran designers Stephanie James and Patti Allen of High Point interior design firm, Allen and James Designs, have been completing interior design projects with the addition of works by rising artists and artisans. Practicing in multiple genres from paintings to sculpture, local, regional and national artists are being sought by Allen and James and incorporated into design projects and show houses nationwide.
December 4,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In a recent analysis, WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, found that their student scholarship efforts have resulted in a 99% retention rate for the home furnishings industry.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced its lineup of programming for the upcoming Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, running Jan. 26 – 30.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Adobe Analytics estimates that the past weekend sales will exceed $29 billion, or 20% of total revenue for the entire holiday season, up from 19% last year, according to a report from Retail Dive.
December 4,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
On their first showing at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Raffel Systems, a producer of electronic components for motion upholstery and bedding, was named a Best of BDNY finalist for its Tranquilcharge Technology in the annual Product Design Competition.
December 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The International Casual Furniture Association (ICFA) has announced unprecedented early registrants for its “Charting Tomorrow Together” Educational Conference – #ICFAEdCon2020 – scheduled for Feb. 4-7.
December 3,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Bedding supplier Spring Air International has announced a new licensing agreement with Al-Marzo Group to produce and distribute Spring Air products throughout Qatar, expanding the brand’s reach to nearly 50 countries.