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From Home Furnishing Business
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Winners of the “Best New Product” Awards were announced at NY NOW’s summer market this week, recognizing the outstanding product offerings from exhibitors. Hundreds of exhibitors entered the awards with one winner chosen from each of the ten sections within the home, lifestyle, and handmade collections displayed in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Luxury performance textiles and accessories company Perennials Fabrics, has announced the debut of Perennials by Morris & Co., a new collection of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics featuring designs from William Morris, one of the most influential figures of the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Morri’s original company was founded in Britain in 1861 and became known for exquisite patterns and wood block prints.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Twenty-two students from eleven schools in six different states were awarded an all-expense paid trip to the WithIt annual professional conference held in Charleston, S.C. earlier this summer, thanks to a $20,000 grant from AHFA’s Furniture Foundation.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced that its eighth annual “Up on the Roof” charity event raised a record-breaking $16,866 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Obituaries
Arto Olavi Szabó, long-time resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, and current resident of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on July 23. He was 83 years old.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation has upgraded its retail sales forecast for 2018 and said sales are now expected to grow more than previously predicted.
August 15,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer RH (NYSE:RH) has appointed Ryno Blignaut as president, CFO and administrative officer, replacing Karen Boone who is stepping down after a transition period to spend more time with her family.