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.
May 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is urging Congress to pass the Restoring Investment in Improvements Act before its August recess.
May 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Canadian Furniture Show begins this Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 and will again be held at The International Centre, in Toronto. This year is the 47th edition of the event which puts the limelight on everything that is new in the furniture industry, in Canada and internationally.
May 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Online mattress retailer Saatva has announced the launch of the Saatva HD, a luxury mattress specifically designed for people weighing between 300 and 500 pounds.
May 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
Atlanta Attachment Company, a division of HSM, will unveil a pair of work stations that help reduce operator fatigue and boost productivity at this month’s Interzum furniture production and interior design trade fair in Cologne, Germany, May 21-24.