May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Following the successful launch of interior design days in Shanghai (idd shanghai) in November 2018, the organizers of the interior business event imm cologne will continue the concept of idd shanghai in 2019.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced 11 inductees chosen to enter the ASID College of Fellows in 2019. The Society’s highest honor, fellowship is awarded to less than 1 percent of all ASID members and includes individuals who have made distinguished contributions to their profession, have engaged with the ASID community, and have made a notable impact on the design industry at large.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Design icon Barclay Butera has announced a new partnership with Jaipur Living Rugs. Following the success of the launch of his furniture collections with Lexington Home Brands, Newport, Brentwood and Malibu categories will be featured along with rugs for a fourth furniture collection on the horizon.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
33 new, expanding and relocating home décor resources are confirmed in permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits for Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. According to Las Vegas Market, these leasing gains will add to the more than 4,300 home furnishings and gift resources available at the Market this summer.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Watermark Living, designer and manufacturer of quality casual furniture, accessories and rattan products has announced a reduction in the lead time for receipt of custom ordered casual furnishings.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Effective Friday, May 10th, a 25% tariff was placed on furniture products imported from China into the United States. The action will result in price increases for the vast majority of the casual furnishings market. However, retailers of luxury casual furniture resource Castelle, who manufactures entirely in Costa Rica, will see no increase in Castelle product since these goods are not subject to the tariffs.
May 22,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the winners for one of the Society’s most distinguished honors— the 2019 ASID National Awards.