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From Home Furnishing Business
August 27,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has named Michael and Hanna Manes, co-executive directors of Cohab.Space in High Point, as keynote speakers for the 30th annual Pinnacle Awards®, to be held Oct. 19, during the Fall High Point Market. The Manes will share their perspectives on creativity, craftsmanship, and the people who bring great design to life during an evening celebrating three decades of furniture design excellence. They will also present the Pinnacle Awards® in the Designer/Maker category
August 27,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
RXO, a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, announced that Heather Snavely and Ashley Mullice-Love were recognized as winners of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. The award recognizes top female supply chain professionals whose accomplishments, mentorship and leadership set a foundation for women across all levels of the supply chain industry.
August 27,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Nourison Home announced it will exhibit at COVER Connect New York 2026, taking place September 26–28 across the Metropolitan Pavilion and The Altman Building in Chelsea, Manhattan. Nourison Home will be located at Booth M06 in the Metropolitan Pavilion, marking its first appearance at one of the rug and interiors industry's most anticipated annual events and joining six new exhibitors debuting at this year's show.
August 27,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2026. Since the early years of this 79-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students annually. The funds awarded this year total $38,500. The judging is conducted by a subset of the EF’s Board of Trustees.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The upcoming Fall High Point Market is going to be a special one for Meridian Furniture. The fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, design-driven pieces will celebrate its 20th anniversary for the duration of the Market, including a party on Oct. 19, from 4 - 6 p.m. at its showroom in IHFC – C403, Commerce, Floor 4, open to all Market attendees.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kingsdown is enhancing its proprietary bedMATCH™ system to make it even more impactful in the mattress sales process in today’s retail environments. The new streamlined design features a motion base, tablet control and advanced business intelligence.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Currey & Company, a premier resource for wholesale designer lighting, furniture and home décor located in Atlanta, Georgia, has named Nicole Casanova Zeman Western Regional Sales Manager, effective Sept 1.