May 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ:HOFT) has announced that Alex Reeves has been named president of the company’s Sam Moore division, a Bedford, Va.-based manufacturer of fashion upholstery specializing in fabric-to-frame customization.
May 2,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry
After unexpected increases in January, new orders fell 5% in February from February 2018, according to a report by Smith Leonard accounting and consulting firm. This decline reduced year-to-date new orders to an increase of 1% over the first two months of last year.
May 1,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Entries are being accepted for the 2019 Design Excellence Awards for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019.
May 1,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center will open the first smart home showroom in North America, Smarter Living by Design. The permanent showcase will feature leading technology for residential, commercial and hospitality projects from 13 innovative companies from around the world including Samsung.
May 1,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry, Las Vegas, Market
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its FIRST LOOK trend program at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit their newest furniture, gift and home décor products by May 15, 2019, for consideration in the FIRST LOOK display, educational seminar and at-Market resource guide.
May 1,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Contemporary Design Group annual conference is returning to their Southern California roots by hosting this year’s event in Newport Beach, California. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on Dec. 6, 2019.
May 1,
2019 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly
Lighting and home furnishings retailer Lamps Plus has announced its 2019-2020 brand ambassadors who will highlight the company’s spectrum of interior design styles in lighting and home furnishings.